Sanaa International Airport (SAH): Codes, Runways & Location
Sanaa International Airport (IATA: SAH · ICAO: OYSN) is a large airport serving Sanaa, Yemen. It lies at 15.4763° N, 44.2197° E, 7216 ft (2199 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sanaa International Airport
Sanaa International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sanaa in Yemen. It is identified by the IATA code SAH and the ICAO code OYSN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sanaa International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3252 m (10669 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 7216 ft (2199 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Marib Airport (MYN) about 119 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 ≈ 3,252 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanaa International Airport
Where is Sanaa International Airport located?
Sanaa International Airport is located in Sanaa, Yemen. Its coordinates are 15.4763° N, 44.2197° E.
What is the airport code for Sanaa International Airport?
Sanaa International Airport has an IATA code of SAH and an ICAO code of OYSN.
How long is the runway at Sanaa International Airport?
Sanaa International Airport's longest runway is about 3252 m (10669 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sanaa International Airport have?
Sanaa International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sanaa International Airport a major airport?
Sanaa International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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