🇾🇪 Marib Airport

Marib Airport (OYMB / MYN) is a small civilian airfield located in Ma'rib (Marib), Yemen.

• Location and Basic Runway Information: The airport is situated at approximately 15.4692° N latitude and 45.3273° E longitude, with an elevation of 3,300 feet (1,006 meters) above sea level. It features one runway, identified as 17/35. The runway is reported to be unpaved, with varying lengths cited as 8,135 feet (2,480 meters) or 3,000 meters (9,842 feet).
• Type of Facility and Known Uses: Marib Airport does not have scheduled commercial service. It originated as a rudimentary airstrip in the late 1970s, historically facilitating limited domestic aviation for small aircraft and supporting the region's oil sector.
• Historical Significance and Current Status: The airport's reconstruction and development into a modern international airport with a planned annual capacity of 2 million passengers were announced in 2018, with Saudi funding. However, progress has been delayed by the ongoing Yemeni Civil War, although construction reportedly restarted in October 2023. The airport is located in Marib province, a significant area during the civil conflict.