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Sanaa Intl (OYSN/SAH) — Sanaa, Yemen

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.9
Runways: 18/36
Elevation: 7,216 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OYSN
Name: Sanaa Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 15.4763
Longitude: 44.2197
Elevation: 7216 ft
Country: Yemen
Municipality: Sanaa
IATA Code: SAH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Aden
Distance from City: 14.2 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 10669 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.900 MHz
Ground: 121.600 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority (limited functionality); specialized security coordination required through diplomatic or humanitarian channels.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 115422 YER per tonne (when operational)
Parking Fee: Approximately 72295 YER per tonne per day (when operational)
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: YER
Remarks: Extremely limited ground handling due to ongoing conflict. Most airports have minimal or no services. Operations require specialized coordination and security arrangements.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 availability extremely limited due to conflict. Fuel must be tankered for most operations. No reliable fuel supply at any Yemeni airport.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Limited port of entry functionality due to conflict. Aden has intermittent international operations. Sana'a airport subject to airspace restrictions. All operations require special coordination.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Airspace heavily restricted due to conflict. Multiple NOTAM restrictions. Airports may be closed or have severely limited operations. Military activity affects all aviation operations. Extreme caution required.

Alternates

OYHD

ICAO: OYHD
Name: Hodeidah Intl
Distance (NM): 84.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Limited port of entry functionality due to conflict. Aden has intermittent international operations. Sana'a airport subject to airspace restrictions. All operations require special coordination.

Airport Services

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Yemen Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 24 working hours for fewer than 30 flights; 72 hours for more than 30 flights
Landing Lead Time: Minimum 24 working hours; 72 hours for series of flights

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require full permits. Extremely limited airport availability. Conflict zone advisories in effect.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers OYSN. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

OYZM Al-Hazm Airport 54 NM OYMB Marib Airport 64 NM OYAB Abs Airport 68 NM OYRT Barat Airport 76 NM OYHD Hodeidah Intl 84 NM OYSF As Salif Airport 89 NM OYKM Kamaran Airport 93 NM OYSH Sadah Airport 94 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at OYSN?: The tower frequency at Sanaa Intl is 118.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at OYSN?: Sanaa Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does OYSN require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sanaa Intl (Yemen). Permit details for Yemen
Does OYSN require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Sanaa Intl.
Where is OYSN located?: Sanaa Intl (OYSN) is located in Sanaa, Yemen.
What is the IATA code for OYSN?: The IATA code for Sanaa Intl is SAH.
Does OYSN have an ILS approach?: Yes, Sanaa Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
Is OYSN a port of entry?: Yes, Sanaa Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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