There are 18 internationally registered airports, airfields, and airstrips in Yemen. However, only six airports have regular scheduled air service, and accommodate international traffic. Nevertheless, the only airport with significant traffic is Sana’a, which is estimated to handle about 1.7 million passengers in 2008. The next airport, Aden, has only about 14 percent of Sana’a’s traffic, which is also estimated to double within ten years. Al-Mukalla accounts for less than ten percent of Sana’a, and all other airports have very little traffic.
For further information on airfield details, please select the following document:
Yemen Sana'a International Airport Additional Information
| Location Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Yemen | Latitude | 15.47944 |
| Province / District | Sana'a | Longitude | 44.21972 |
| Town or City (Closest) | Sana'a | Elevation (ft) | 7,237 ft |
| Airfield Name | Sana'a International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | OYSN |
| Open From (hours) | 00:00 | Open To (hours) | 24:00 |
Runways
Runway strength: PCN 60
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
3,252 m x 45 m |
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Orientation |
179 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway strength: PCN 60
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Runway #2 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
3,252 m x 45 m |
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Orientation |
359 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
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Helipad #1 |
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|---|---|
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Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Largest helicopter that can land |
no restriction |
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Width and Length (metres) |
n/a |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
n/a |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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Performance for 2010 and 2011 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total aircraft movements |
19,558 (2011) 18,627 (2010) |
1630 (2011)* 1552 (2010)* |
54 (2011)* 51 (2010)* |
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Total passengers |
2,064,000 (2011) 1,898,000 (2010) |
172,000 (2011)* 158,167 (2010)* |
5,655 (2011)* 5,200 (2010)* |
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Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
n/a |
n/a | n/a |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
23,399 (2010) |
1,950 (2010)* | 64 (2010)* |
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Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
(see below) | - | - |
*Monthly and daily figures derived from annual figures.
There are no humanitarian carriers operating in Yemen. UNHAS has chartered a DASH 8 from local air carrier Blue Bird Aviation to fly to Saadah and Hodeidah from Sana’a.
Airport Operating Details
| Operating Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | Any (An 124) | ||
| Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | Any (An 124) | ||
| Total aircraft parking area (m²) | n/a | ||
| Storage Area (mt) | Two warehouses administered by CAA | Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
| Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) | Yes | If "Yes" specify below | |
| Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) | n/a | Max Capacity (mt) | n/a |
| Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) | Yes | ||
| Loading Ramps (Yes / No) | Yes | ||
Storage Facilities
Sana'a Airport has two covered warehouses administered through the airport management under the CAA.
Airfield Cost
For information on Airfield Charges and Aircraft Servicing Charges please select the following document:
Yemen Sana'a International Airport Additional Information
Fuel Services Charges
CAMA levy a throughput charge of 25 fils of a Riyal per gallon of fuel provided to aircraft.
Cargo Terminal Charges
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Import |
Rate US$ / kg |
|---|---|
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Handling Charge per kg |
0.06 |
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Break Bulk Fee |
Pending cargo type and quantity. |
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Diplomatic Mail |
6.00 YR / Kg (not specified as diplomatic) |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
Limited capacity available, rates not specified. |
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Cold Storage Fee |
Limited capacity available, rates not specified. |
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Delivery outside normal working hours |
Inclusive |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services |
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Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours |
According to cargo type and quantity, often charges start from time of landing |
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Export |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
0.03 |
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International Air WayBill |
Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services. |
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Local Air WayBill |
Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services. |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services. |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services. |
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Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
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Storage charges per kg per day |
n/a |
For further information on Cargo Terminal Charges, please select the following document:
Yemen Sana'a International Airport Additional Information
Security
Security Level: Good
Companies Available
4.5 Yemen Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
Website of Azfreight on Sana'a International Airport
