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ADE Aden International Airport
Aden International Airport (IATA: ADE, ICAO:OYAA) is located in the the city of Aden, Yemen. It is the primary international airport serving Aden and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+967771889896

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IATA Code

ADE

ICAO Code

OYAA

Name

Aden International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Yemen (YE)

City

Aden

Latitude

12.8295002

Longitude

45.0288010

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+967771889896

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Airport Overview

Aden International Airport (ADE), with ICAO designator OYAA, is a regional international airport serving Aden, Yemen. Located approximately 6 km from central Aden, it functions primarily as a constrained regional gateway rather than a scheduled global cargo hub. Its logistics value is closely tied to the port city, local commercial demand and onward connections through available regional air services. The supplied airport profile records limited civilian operations following the 2015 reopening; current routings, handling windows and acceptance status must therefore be reconfirmed for every shipment.

Airport name	Aden International Airport
Location	Aden, Yemen
IATA / ICAO	ADE / OYAA
Coordinates	12.8295002, 45.0288010
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Operational profile	Regional international airport; schedule and cargo acceptance are subject to operational confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayBest assessed as a regional airport with limited and changeable commercial connectivity, not as a guaranteed freighter gateway.

Schedule sensitivityAvailable passenger-belly or regional uplift may change with short notice; booking should be treated as subject to carrier and airport confirmation.

Security and routing exposurePolitical, security, airspace and ground-handling conditions can affect routings, acceptance, transit and final delivery.

Port-city catchmentAden’s coastal commercial position supports time-critical local replenishment, project supply and general trade cargo when uplift is available.

Limited handling certaintySpecial cargo, bonded storage, temperature control and dangerous-goods acceptance require shipment-specific pre-clearance.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo handling: Standard acceptance, build-up, breakdown and storage arrangements should be confirmed with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler before cargo is delivered.
Customs and inspection: Customs release, security screening and physical inspection may be handled through airport and government-controlled processes; documentation must be complete before handover.
Bonded or transit storage: Do not assume bonded, duty-suspended or re-export storage is available for a particular movement. Our service team will verify the applicable facility and storage conditions.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain acceptance, cool-room access, dry ice handling and permitted exposure time require written confirmation. Use validated packaging rather than relying on airport storage.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous-goods acceptance, segregation and screening are subject to the carrier, handling agent and applicable IATA DGR procedures. Pre-approval is essential.
Oversized or project cargo: Aircraft limitations, equipment availability, road access and security arrangements must be checked before quoting or committing a loading plan.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing structure: Cargo may move through available regional passenger-belly capacity, interline connections or a nearby alternative gateway, depending on the shipment date and carrier acceptance.
Carrier confirmation: Our service team checks the complete routing, operating carrier, transfer airport, aircraft type and cargo restrictions before issuing a firm booking confirmation. No fixed airline or frequency is assumed.
Transit variability: Actual transit depends on uplift availability, flight cancellations, security clearance, customs processing, transfer handling and last-mile collection. Published schedules are not a delivery guarantee.
Alternative gateways: When direct uplift is unavailable, we assess regional gateway options and controlled road or feeder arrangements, subject to security, border, customs and consignee-access approval.

For urgent shipments, request a routing check before production release. The service team should receive the cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity, packing condition, Incoterms, delivery address and required delivery date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Aden metropolitan area and nearby commercial, industrial, humanitarian and coastal supply chains form the practical airfreight hinterland.
Likely airfreight profile: Time-critical spare parts, telecommunications and electrical items, machinery components, documents, samples, relief supplies and high-value general cargo may be suitable where accepted.
Temperature-sensitive movements: Medicines, laboratory materials and perishable products require product-specific permits, packaging validation and confirmed cold-chain handover; availability must not be presumed.
Sea-air coordination: For larger or less urgent consignments, our service team can compare airfreight with sea, road-feeder and multimodal options connected with Aden’s wider logistics environment.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo acceptance and documentation cut-offs are flight- and handler-specific. Obtain the confirmed warehouse delivery deadline; do not rely on a generic airport opening or closing time.
Documentation: Prepare a commercially accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin where required, import or export permits, consignee contact details and any commodity-specific approvals.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, human remains and oversized pieces require advance disclosure and may be refused if approval is not obtained.
Security and release: Screening, customs inspection, consignee identification and local delivery authorization may extend dwell time. The consignee should be ready with customs instructions and collection authority before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile to our service team before booking, including commodity description, HS code, dimensions, piece count, weight, stackability, battery status and any temperature requirement.
Use robust export packaging, clear piece marks and moisture protection. For irregular or fragile freight, provide photographs so the handling and aircraft compatibility can be assessed.
For medicines, perishables and other sensitive cargo, plan validated packaging with sufficient autonomy for schedule disruption; confirm acceptance and handover conditions in writing.
Keep a contingency plan covering a regional alternative gateway or multimodal solution. This is particularly important where the shipment is tied to a fixed installation, vessel, project or production deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Aden International Airport handle international air cargo?

International cargo may be possible when an operating carrier, handling agent and customs process are available for the specific date. Our service team verifies acceptance, routing and documentation before cargo delivery; the airport name alone does not guarantee uplift.

Can I book a fixed transit time to Aden?

A firm delivery commitment should not be made before the complete routing and local release process are confirmed. Flight changes, security controls, customs inspection and final-mile conditions can materially affect transit.

Are dangerous goods and lithium batteries accepted?

Acceptance depends on the commodity classification, packing instruction, documentation, airline approval and handling capability. Provide the Safety Data Sheet, UN information and battery details at quotation stage; never tender undeclared dangerous goods.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through the airport?

They may be considered only after confirming carrier acceptance, airport handling, storage exposure limits, permits and consignee readiness. Our service team will assess validated packaging and contingency requirements before booking.

What should the consignee prepare before arrival?

The consignee should arrange import documentation, customs representation, identification, payment or clearance instructions, collection authority and secure transport. Early preparation reduces storage and release risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, location, time zone, stated distance from central Aden and the historical operational notes in this module are based on the supplied Aden International Airport record. Schedule, carrier, facility, acceptance, security, customs and transit conditions are operationally changeable and are presented with confirmation qualifiers rather than as guaranteed services.

For independent reference on global airport and air-transport standards, consult iata.org and icao.int. These sources provide industry or regulatory reference frameworks; they do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating carrier, airport handler, customs authority or our service team.