Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport

OYSY / GXF

Seiyun, YE

Last Updated
Apr 30, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
240°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OYSY 302300Z 24004KT CAVOK 25/11 Q1012

Weather Briefing

VFR

Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YSY
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
9,843 ft 120 ft ASP 68°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OYSY

4,620 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.5%
MVFR
1.9%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.4%

Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from 7°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
32.5%
E
19.3%
SE
11.3%
S
7.8%
SW
7.8%
W
4.1%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.6°C
Range: 7°C to 41°C
7°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

April October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,620 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OYSY
IATA Code: GXF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,097 ft MSL

Location

City: Seiyun
Country: YE
Latitude: 15.966100°
Longitude: 48.788300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 120 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport

Overview

Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport serves the Hadhramaut region in Yemen, positioned at an elevation of 2,097 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 15.966100, 48.788300, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging regional environment. The airport features a single asphalt runway (07/25) measuring 9,843 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly stable VFR conditions, with 98.1% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45°) average 5.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 18 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 7°C to 41°C with an average of 25.8°C, suggesting potential thermal considerations during flight planning.

Notable Features

Situated in the Hadhramaut region, the airport is characterized by an elevated terrain environment at 2,097 feet MSL. The surrounding landscape likely presents complex terrain considerations for pilots. Wind conditions are remarkably consistent, with calm periods occurring in 5.6% of observations and a highly favorable wind alignment for runway 07/25.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 offers optimal wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignment and a minimal average crosswind of 2.6 knots. October through December represent the most stable VFR months, providing ideal flying conditions. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of fog or severely restricted visibility.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.