Socotra Airport (SCT): Codes, Runways & Location
Socotra Airport (IATA: SCT · ICAO: OYSQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Mori, Yemen. It lies at 12.6321° N, 53.9062° E, 146 ft (45 m) above sea level.
Overview of Socotra Airport
Socotra Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mori in Yemen. It is identified by the IATA code SCT and the ICAO code OYSQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Socotra Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3300 m (10827 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 146 ft (45 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Alula Airport (ALU) about 351 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 ≈ 3,300 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Socotra Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Socotra Airport
Where is Socotra Airport located?
Socotra Airport is located in Mori, Yemen. Its coordinates are 12.6321° N, 53.9062° E.
What is the airport code for Socotra Airport?
Socotra Airport has an IATA code of SCT and an ICAO code of OYSQ.
How long is the runway at Socotra Airport?
Socotra Airport's longest runway is about 3300 m (10827 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Socotra Airport have?
Socotra Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Socotra Airport a major airport?
Socotra Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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