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Sanaa International Airport · Sanaa

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
7,216 ft / 2,199 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 10,669 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sanaa International Airport (OYSN), located in Sanaa, 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 7,216 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sanaa International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OYSN / SAH
Municipality
Sanaa
Country
Region
YE-SA — Sanaa Municipality
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
7,216 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,669 ft / 3,252 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179.6° / 359.6°
RWY 18 (179.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (359.6°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-SAN | CRS: 356°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

GND GND
121.60 MHz
TWR TWR
118.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OYTZ
Ta'izz International Airport
199 km / 108 nm
OEGN
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport
236 km / 127 nm
OENG
Najran Domestic Airport
238 km / 129 nm
OY74
Al Anad Air Base
263 km / 142 nm
OYAT
Ataq Airport
298 km / 161 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026