Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport — Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
← Looking for a different airport? Search herePrince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu uses the IATA code YNB, with OEYN as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YNB
Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Yanbu's airport, formally Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport and coded YNB, serves a Red Sea port city whose economy rests heavily on petrochemicals and oil export rather than tourism. Yanbu Industrial City, developed under Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, hosts refineries and petrochemical plants that draw engineers, contractors, and business travelers through the terminal. The airport also connects visitors to Yanbu al-Bahr, the restored old town of coral-stone buildings that predates the industrial zone by centuries and once served pilgrims sailing toward Medina. Diving and snorkeling along Yanbu's coral reefs have slowly built a leisure market alongside the industrial traffic, part of a wider push to open Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast to visitors. Domestic flights link YNB to Jeddah, Riyadh, and other Saudi cities, with limited international service.
Runways at Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10532 ft (3210 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 118.1 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.8 MHz |
| MISC | FIRE RESCUE SVC | 133.5 MHz |
Airports near Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB)
- Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) — 172.4 km (107.1 mi)
- Red Sea International Airport (RSI) — 192.0 km (119.3 mi)
- Al-Ula International Airport (ULH) — 260.2 km (161.7 mi)
- Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base (EES) — 264.9 km (164.6 mi)
- Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) — 278.7 km (173.2 mi)
- King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) — 296.0 km (183.9 mi)
- Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) — 383.7 km (238.4 mi)
- Taif International Airport (TIF) — 390.0 km (242.3 mi)
YNB serves Yanbu, a Red Sea industrial hub built around petrochemical refineries, linking engineers and business travelers to Jeddah and Riyadh while nearby coral reefs draw a small but growing diving crowd.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport?
The IATA code for Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is YNB.
What is the ICAO code for Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport?
The ICAO code for Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is OEYN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.