Socotra International Airport
Socotra · YemenICAO OYSQ
Socotra International Airport (SCT) is an airport serving Socotra, Yemen, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 12° 37' 50.5" N, 53° 54' 20.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 146 feet (45 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Aden (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from SCT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIY | Mukalla, Yemen | 335 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 137 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SCT
2 active airlines serving Socotra International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Socotra International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salalah Airport | SLL | Salalah | Oman | 488 km |
| Al Ghaidah International Airport | AAY | Al Ghaidah Intl | Yemen | 436 km |
| Bosaso Airport | BSA | Bosaso | Somalia | 539 km |
| Mukalla International Airport | RIY | Mukalla | Yemen | 539 km |
Other Airports in Yemen
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 12° 37' 50.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 53° 54' 20.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 12.630700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 53.905800
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Aden
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 146 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 45 m
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