# Aden International Airport (ADE)

> Aden, YE · IATA: ADE · ICAO: OYAA · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ADE` |
| ICAO | `OYAA` |
| City | Aden |
| Country | YE |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 2 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 12.82950, 45.02880 |

## Description

As the seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government, Aden anchors the country's civil aviation and ranks as its largest airport, linking the southern port city with destinations across the Gulf, Egypt and the wider region. Operations remain hostage to the ongoing conflict, with flights repeatedly suspended — most recently in early 2026 amid political tensions — so schedules can change at short notice. Air cargo travels mainly as belly freight on passenger services and through humanitarian relief flights operated by UN agencies, for which Aden is a principal entry point. Heavy and high-volume goods, in honest terms, reach the region through the adjacent Port of Aden, one of the major transshipment points on the Gulf of Aden. Customs and handling fall to the recognised government's authorities, with particular scrutiny of relief supplies and fuel imports.

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