# Socotra International Airport (SCT)

> Mori, YE · IATA: SCT · ICAO: OYSQ · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SCT` |
| ICAO | `OYSQ` |
| City | Mori |
| Country | YE |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 12.63070, 53.90580 |

## Description

For all its fame as a UNESCO World Heritage archipelago of dragon's blood trees, Socotra's airport is a fragile, tourism-driven operation rather than a freight gateway. Recent links ran mainly to Abu Dhabi, Cairo and Aden, but service was suspended in early 2026, briefly cutting the island off and stranding travellers. There is no meaningful cargo capacity here; the island's supplies arrive overwhelmingly by sea from the mainland and the UAE. For forwarders, Socotra is therefore a maritime resupply case, not an air-freight destination. Administration rests with local authorities, heavily shaped in practice by Abu Dhabi.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/socotra-international-airport-sct](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/socotra-international-airport-sct)*

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