Ataq Airport (AXK): Codes, Runways & Location
Ataq Airport (IATA: AXK · ICAO: OYAT) is a medium-sized airport serving Ataq, Yemen. It lies at 14.5513° N, 46.8262° E, 3735 ft (1138 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ataq Airport
Ataq Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ataq in Yemen. It is identified by the IATA code AXK and the ICAO code OYAT. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ataq Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2890 m (9482 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3735 ft (1138 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ar Rawdah Airport (RXA) about 50 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,890 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ataq Airport
Where is Ataq Airport located?
Ataq Airport is located in Ataq, Yemen. Its coordinates are 14.5513° N, 46.8262° E.
What is the airport code for Ataq Airport?
Ataq Airport has an IATA code of AXK and an ICAO code of OYAT.
How long is the runway at Ataq Airport?
Ataq Airport's longest runway is about 2890 m (9482 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Ataq Airport have?
Ataq Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ataq Airport a major airport?
Ataq Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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