Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that two of the Kingdom’s airports were targeted in attacks on the evening of Monday, October 5, 2026, as fighting intensified between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed Yemeni government troops near the Red Sea coast and Bab Al-Mandab Strait.
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport and Najran International Airport were both struck, GACA said in an official statement published on October 6. Emergency response teams were activated immediately following the incidents, in line with established protocols.
Three people sustained minor injuries in the attacks. All three were transported to hospital for medical care. The statement also noted property damage at the affected facilities.
GACA said it is coordinating with relevant authorities to assess the full extent of the damage, confirm the safety of both airports, and take the measures necessary to protect passengers and maintain the integrity of civil aviation operations across the Kingdom.
