Leg 366 OYSN Sanaa (Yemen) to OYAA Aden (Yemen)
OYSN - Airport Info
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ICAO code: OYSN
Airport name: Sanaa Intl
Location: Sanaa
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Sanaa Info
Sana'a is the capital of Yemen and the center of San‘a’ Governorate. It is Yemen's largest city. Sana'a ihas a population of 1,747,627 (2004 census).
The old fortified city has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years, and contains a wealth of intact architectural gems. It was declared a World Heritage City by the United Nations in 1986. Efforts are underway to preserve some of the oldest buildings, some of which are over 400 years old. Surrounded by ancient clay walls which stand 6–9 metres (20–30 ft) high, the old city boasts over 100 mosques, 12 hammams (baths) and 6,500 houses. Many of the houses resemble ancient skyscrapers, reaching several stories high and topped with flat roofs. They are decorated with elaborate friezes and intricately carved frames and stained glass windows.
One of the most popular attractions is Suq al-Milh (Salt Market), where it is possible to buy not only salt but also bread, spices, raisins, cotton, copper, pottery, silverware, antiques (both fake and real) and, formerly, slaves. The majestic seventh century Jami'a l-Kabir (Great Mosque) is one of the oldest in the Muslim world. The Bab al-Yaman (Yemen Gate) is an iconized entry point through the city walls and is over 700 years old.
A commercial area of the Old City is Al Madina, where development is proceeding rapidly. In addition to three large hotels (the Sheraton, Movenpick and Saba), there are numerous stores and restaurants, including branches of American chains such as Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken. The area also contains three parks and the President's palace.
Sana'a is also starting to modernize. New banks which most are supported by Kuwait are opening. Skyscrapers are also being built and new bridges are under construction which are supported by the Yemeni national bank. Hadda is also expanding rapidly since wealthy Yemenis are putting millions in to building mansions and other buildings into Hadaa. New highways are also being built to connect to Sana'a. Finally, the new mosque at Yemen has been completed which is one of the biggest mosque in the world today.
OYAA - Airport Info
ICAO code: OYAA
Airport name: Aden Intl
Location: Aden
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Aden Info
Aden is a city in Yemen, 170 kilometers east of Bab-el-Mandeb.
Aden's ancient, natural harbour lies in the crater of an extinct volcano which now forms a peninsula, joined to the mainland by a low isthmus. This harbour, Front Bay, was first used by the ancient Kingdom of Awsan between the 5th and 7th centuries BC. The modern harbour is on the other side of the peninsula. Aden now has a population of about 800,000 people. The old town of Aden, situated in the crater of an extinct volcano (1999).
Aden consists of a number of distinct sub-centers: Crater, the original port city; Ma'alla, the modern port; Tawahi, known as "Steamer Point" in colonial days; and the resorts of Gold Mohur. Khormaksar, located on the isthmus that connects Aden proper with the mainland, includes the city's diplomatic missions, the main offices of Aden University, and Aden International Airport—the former RAF Khormaksar. On the mainland are the sub-centers of Sheikh Othman, a former oasis area; Al-Mansura, a town planned by the British; and Madinat ash-Sha'b (formerly Madinat al-Itihad), the site designated as the capital of the South Arabian Federation and now home to a large power/desalinization facility and additional faculties of Aden University.
Aden encloses the eastern side of a vast, natural harbor that comprises the modern port. The volcanic peninsula of Little Aden forms a near-mirror image, enclosing the harbor and port on the western side. Little Aden became the site of the oil refinery and tanker port. Both were established and operated by British Petroleum until they were turned over to Yemeni government ownership and control in 1977.
Aden was the capital of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen until that country's unification with the Yemen Arab Republic. On that occasion, the city was declared a free trade zone. Aden gives its name to the Gulf of Aden.