Large airport · Aden, Yemen
Aden International Airport
Aden International Airport (IATA: ADE, ICAO: OYAA) is an international airport in Aden, Yemen and the oldest airport in the Arabian Peninsula. Its IATA code is ADE. Its ICAO code is OYAA. It has 1 runway, longest 10,171 ft (ASP). Elevation 7 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Aden, Yemen |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ADE |
| ICAO code | OYAA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,171 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 12.8296° N, 45.0300° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Aden International Airport is known for
Aden International Airport (IATA: ADE, ICAO: OYAA) is an international airport in Aden, Yemen and the oldest airport in the Arabian Peninsula.
History
Prior to its use as a civil air facility, the aerodrome was known as RAF Khormaksar, which opened in 1917 and closed as an RAF station in 1967.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aden International Airport?
Aden International Airport (IATA: ADE, ICAO: OYAA) is an international airport in Aden, Yemen and the oldest airport in the Arabian Peninsula.
What is the airport code for Aden International Airport?
Aden International Airport — its IATA code is ADE and its ICAO code is OYAA.
Where is Aden International Airport located?
Aden International Airport serves Aden, Yemen. Its coordinates are 12.8296° N, 45.0300° E.
What is the history of Aden International Airport?
Prior to its use as a civil air facility, the aerodrome was known as RAF Khormaksar, which opened in 1917 and closed as an RAF station in 1967.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5311
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aden_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.