Yemen · International airport
Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY)
Al Ghaydah International Airport is an international airport serving Al Ghaydah (Al Mahrah Governorate), Yemen. Its IATA code is AAY and its ICAO code is OYGD. It has one runway, 2,700 m long.
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- ICAOOYGD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AAY
- ICAO code
- OYGD
- City
- Al Ghaydah
- Region / province
- Al Mahrah Governorate
- Country / territory
- Yemen
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 16.1933° N, 52.1742° E
- Elevation
- 41 m (134 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,700 m (8,858 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,700 m8,858 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
5,965 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,651 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,905 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Ground GND | 121.600 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 759.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Al Ghaydah International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Al Ghaydah through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Yemen
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riyan International Airport | RIY | 345 km |
| Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport | GXF | 363 km |
| Aden International Airport | ADE | 855 km |
| Sanaa International Airport | SAH | 855 km |
| Taiz International Airport | TAI | 907 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Al Ghaydah International Airport?
The IATA code of Al Ghaydah International Airport is AAY and its ICAO code is OYGD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Al Ghaydah International Airport located?
Al Ghaydah International Airport is in Al Ghaydah, Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen, at coordinates 16.1933° N, 52.1742° E and an elevation of 41 m (134 ft).
How far is Al Ghaydah International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Al Ghaydah International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,905 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,651 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,965 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 7 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Al Ghaydah International Airport?
The longest runway at Al Ghaydah International Airport is 2,700 m (8,858 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Al Ghaydah International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.