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Al Ghaydah International Airport · Al Ghaydah

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
134 ft / 41 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 8,858 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Al Ghaydah International Airport (OYGD), located in Al Ghaydah, Yemen. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 134 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Al Ghaydah International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OYGD / AAY
Municipality
Al Ghaydah
Country
Region
YE-MR — Al Mahrah Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
134 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,858 ft / 2,700 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 81.9° / 262°
RWY 08 (81.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (262°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

GND GND
121.60 MHz
RDO A/G
759.50 MHz
TWR TWR
119.30 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026