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SAH Sana'a International Airport (El Rahaba Airport)
Sana'a International Airport (El Rahaba Airport) (IATA: SAH, ICAO:OYSN) is located in the the city of Yemen. It is the primary international airport serving and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

SAH

ICAO Code

OYSN

Name

Sana'a International Airport (El Rahaba Airport)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Yemen (YE)

City

Latitude

15.4762600

Longitude

44.2197400

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

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Airport Overview

Sana'a International Airport (El Rahaba Airport)（SAH） is located in Sana'a, Yemen, at approximately 15.4762600°N and 44.2197400°E, with a local time zone of UTC+03:00. As the principal international airport serving Yemen’s capital, it is strategically relevant for government, humanitarian, diplomatic and time-sensitive commercial movements. For international forwarding, the airport should be treated as a capacity- and authorization-sensitive gateway rather than a conventional high-frequency cargo hub. Operating permissions, flight availability, handling arrangements, security conditions and customs procedures may change with limited notice. Our service team verifies the current acceptance status, routing, documentation and destination-side delivery plan before confirming any booking.

Airport name	Sana'a International Airport (El Rahaba Airport)
IATA / ICAO	SAH / OYSN
Country / city	Yemen / Sana'a
Coordinates	15.4762600°N, 44.2197400°E
Time zone	UTC+03:00

Key Highlights

Capital-city gatewayUseful for shipments whose final consignee is in Sana'a or nearby central Yemen, subject to current access conditions.

Restricted and changeable operationsFlight approvals, airspace conditions, handling availability and ground access can materially affect acceptance and routing.

Forwarder-controlled planningPre-clearance of commodity, consignee, screening, customs and delivery arrangements is particularly important before uplift.

Non-standard cargo profileHumanitarian supplies, medical items, relief equipment, diplomatic consignments and essential commercial goods may be more operationally relevant than routine scheduled cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available operational details do not establish a stable, dedicated cargo-terminal specification for every shipment type. Our service team therefore confirms the following items with the handling party and the relevant authorities for each booking:

Acceptance and handling: Verify whether the proposed flight accepts general cargo, courier consignments, heavy pieces, outsized cargo or consolidated freight.
Customs and inspection: Confirm the responsible customs process, inspection sequence, release documents and whether the consignee or an appointed broker must attend.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume permanent cold-room, active-container power or validated pharmaceutical handling. Request written confirmation for packaging, handover and storage limits.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods acceptance, documentation review, segregation and storage must be confirmed before booking; cargo should not be tendered on a general-cargo assumption.
Ground delivery: Arrange consignee identification, vehicle access, security coordination and a realistic collection window before the shipment is uplifted.

Routes & Transit Times

Available routings may involve a regional gateway, an approved charter, a humanitarian air bridge or another authorized connection rather than a predictable daily freighter service.
Potential regional connections and carrier participation are subject to current operational approvals, aircraft deployment, payload limits, security review and the acceptance policy of the operating carrier.
Transit time should be quoted only after checking uplift availability, transfer permissions, customs requirements, route restrictions and final-mile access to Sana'a.
Connection risk is higher for cargo requiring strict delivery windows, special handling, dry ice replenishment or onward domestic movement. Our service team provides a confirmed routing plan rather than an unverified schedule.

Planning rule: Treat any published schedule as indicative until the carrier, handling party and destination-side representative confirm the shipment-specific movement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Sana'a and surrounding central Yemeni markets, institutions and aid-delivery networks, with onward movement dependent on road security and local access.
Humanitarian and medical cargo: Medicines, medical devices, diagnostic materials, nutrition supplies, water-system components and relief equipment may require additional consignee and authorization checks.
Commercial consignments: Spare parts, telecommunications equipment, electrical goods, machinery components and essential consumer products may be suitable when import eligibility is confirmed.
High-risk categories: Food, pharmaceuticals, batteries, chemicals, radio equipment, used machinery and dual-use goods require precise classification and destination-side review.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo acceptance and document cut-offs can be earlier or less predictable than at a high-volume hub. Obtain the confirmed tender deadline from the handling party before dispatching cargo.
Documentation: Prepare an accurate master and house air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin where required, import authorization and consignee contact details. Commodity descriptions must be specific and consistent.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and diplomatic or humanitarian cargo require advance approval and the applicable declarations or permits.
Security and customs: Expect possible screening, physical inspection, document queries or release delays. Do not arrange final delivery until customs release and the consignee’s collection authorization are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, shipper details and consignee information to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
Use robust, moisture-resistant export packaging with visible piece numbers and handling marks. Reconcile the physical labels with the air waybill and invoice before tender.
For temperature-sensitive or urgent cargo, include the required temperature range, packaging method, logger requirement, allowable dwell time and contingency contact in the booking request.
Where direct uplift is unavailable or unsuitable, our service team can assess an alternative regional gateway, transshipment plan, charter option or multimodal solution, subject to authorization and destination feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sana'a International Airport (El Rahaba Airport) accept ordinary commercial cargo?Acceptance depends on the current operating flight, carrier approval, commodity, security controls and customs arrangements. Our service team confirms these conditions shipment by shipment.

Can I book a fixed transit time to Sana'a?A fixed transit commitment is generally unsuitable until uplift, transfer permissions, handling capacity and destination release arrangements are confirmed. We quote an indicative plan first and update it after operational confirmation.

Are medicines and temperature-controlled goods possible?They may be possible with advance approval, compliant packaging, complete documentation and a confirmed storage or handover plan. Permanent cold-chain capability should not be assumed.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?Provide the proper shipping name, UN number, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packing instruction, battery details and the required shipper’s declaration. Carrier and handling approval must be obtained before tender.

What is the best alternative if the shipment cannot move through Sana'a?Our service team reviews other authorized regional gateways, charter or humanitarian options, and road-delivery feasibility. The alternative is selected according to current permissions, cargo type, security conditions and consignee access.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, city, country and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Sana'a International Airport (El Rahaba Airport), IATA SAH and ICAO OYSN.

International aviation terminology, identifier verification and general air-cargo standards should be cross-checked against the relevant current publications and notices of iata.org and icao.int. Humanitarian access and operating-context information may also require review of current notices from unocha.org.

No unverified claims are made here regarding runway dimensions, cargo-terminal area, warehouse equipment, annual throughput, fixed airline schedules, flight frequency, handling charges or guaranteed transit times. Such operational details must be reconfirmed with the carrier, handling party, customs authority and destination representative before shipment dispatch.