Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia
Travel & Tourism
Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has reopened after Houthi attacks that killed three people and injured several, damaging airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft. GACA stated that operations have resumed and air traffic is back to normal. Saudia Airlines announced the death of one of its pilots, Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami, in the attack. The Houthis also launched a ballistic missile at the airport, causing damage and disrupting air traffic.

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