Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport
Seiyun, Hadhramaut Governorate (Yemen)
IATA: GXF ICAO: OYSY
Longest Active Runway
9,843 ft
3,000 meters
Field Elevation
2,097 ft
639 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Unlighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
15.9659°, 48.7881°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#7 in Yemen
Among 13 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1114 Worldwide
Top 15.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#1247 MSL
Top 19.0% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m). It ranks as the #7 longest runway in Yemen and #1114 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,843 ft (3000m) | 120 ft (37m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyan International Airport (Mukalla(Riyan)) | RIY | 85.3 NM (158 km) | 9,843 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)