Aden International Airport is an international airport in Aden, Yemen and the oldest airport in the Arabian peninsula. Prior to its use as a civil air facility, the aerodrome was known as RAF Khormaksar, which opened in 1917 and closed as an RAF station in 1967. In the 1970s and 1980s it was both a civilian airport and a Soviet Naval Aviation base. It continues to be used for military purposes by the Yemeni Air Force.
Airport Information | |
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Name | Aden International Airport |
City | Aden |
Country | Yemen |
IATA Code | ADE |
Latitude | 12.8295 |
Longitude | 45.028801 |
Elevation (feet) | 7 |
Wikipedia | Wikipedia link |
Keywords | RAF Khormaksar |