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GACA: Attack Targets King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
2 hours ago

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted by another attack on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11, 2026.
GACA clarified that the attack resulted in injuries and that damage assessments and safety inspections of airport facilities are underway, in coordination with relevant authorities.
-- SPA
19:37 Local Time 16:37 GMT

GACA: Attack Targets King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted by another attack on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11, 2026. GACA clarified that the attack resulted in injuries and that damage...

www.spa.gov.sa

 

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Strike on Riyadh airport kills 12 — Deutsche Welle​

11 October 2026 01:13
Excerpt:

According to the authority, the dead include four Saudi Arabian citizens, two Bangladeshi citizens, as well as citizens of the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. All those injured are receiving medical care at several hospitals in Riyadh. Airport operations have been suspended indefinitely.
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Projectile near Dammam airport​

Several hours later, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen said that a projectile had fallen near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The Iran-backed Houthis did not immediately claim responsibility for the attack in Riyadh.

Riyadh airport had already come under attack during the week. Earlier, the Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes that killed four people, injured several others and damaged aircraft. Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Kuwait Airways cancelled some flights to Riyadh.

Strike on Riyadh airport kills 12 — Deutsche Welle

A strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured at least 309, Deutsche Welle reports.

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GACA: Attack Targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
14 minutes ago
Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that on the evening of Sunday, October 11, 2026, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted by an attack, amid continued attacks on civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom.
GACA clarifies that damage assessments and safety inspections of airport facilities are underway, in coordination with relevant authorities.
-- SPA
21:36 Local Time 18:36 GMT

GACA: Attack Targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that on the evening of Sunday, October 11, 2026, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted by an attack, amid continued attacks on civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom. GACA clarifies...

www.spa.gov.sa

 

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Coalition: Air Defense Intercepts and Destroys Cruise Missile in Vicinity of King Khalid International Airport
4 hours ago

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the air defense intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the vicinity of King Khalid International Airport.
-- SPA
18:09 Local Time 15:09 GMT

Coalition: Air Defense Intercepts and Destroys Cruise Missile in Vicinity of King Khalid International Airport

Riyadh, October 11, 2026, SPA -- Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the air defense intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the vicinity of King Khalid International Airport. -- SPA 18:09 Local Time 15:09 GMT 0069

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Saudi-led coalition says new attack at Riyadh airport causes fire, day after strike kills 12​

OCTOBER 11, 2026 17:50Updated: OCTOBER 11, 2026 19:58
Excerpt:

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said an "unidentified projectile" had targeted Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, causing a fire, hours after the Iran-backed Houthis warned airlines and travelers to stay away from Saudi airports.

The coalition also said Saudi air defenses had intercepted a cruise missile in the vicinity of King Khalid International Airport. No further details were immediately available.

Riyadh airport struck by 'unidentified projectile,' Saudi-led coalition says | The Jerusalem Post

An unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 at Riyadh airport, sparking a fire, a day after an attack killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.

www.jpost.com

 

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EU Aviation Safety Agency - Extends Airspace Advisory for Saudi Arabia - October 10, 2026​

STATUS: ACTIVE
CZIB number. CZIB-2026-09-R1
Issue date 30/09/2026
Revision date. 09/10/2026
Revision description
09/10/2026 – The description part was updated and recommendations have been revised to reflect the change in the risk area. Valid until 16/11/2026, unless reviewed earlier.

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Description
This CZIB is issued based on information currently available to EASA, the European Commission and EU Member States in order to share information which is considered necessary to ensure the safety of flights over zones of interest and indicate areas of high risk.

As a consequence of the military conflict between the United States and Iran, the regional security situation remains highly volatile, with significant kinetic military activity affecting Saudi airspace.

In September 2026, the Houthis have significantly increased the frequency and geographic scope of attacks against Saudi maritime, energy and infrastructure targets, including in the Red Sea and in the Gulf of Aden. Besides oil and energy infrastructures, also military and aviation-related infrastructures across Saudi Arabia have been repeatedly targeted by missiles and drones.

While the southern and south-western parts of Saudi airspace remain particularly exposed due to their proximity to Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, recent attacks have demonstrated the ability and intent of the Houthis to strike targets deeper inside Saudi territory, including in the Riyadh, Tabuk, Medina and Yanbu areas.

Within this broader escalation observed in late September and early October, repeated missile and drone attacks targeted the Riyadh area, including its airport. During this period, attacks also showed a greater focus on aviation infrastructure than previously, increasing risks to aircraft on the ground and during take-off and landing in the affected areas.

These recurrent missile and drone attacks, together with the activation of air-defence systems, create an increased risk of misidentification of civil aircraft, as well as risks associated with missile and drone overflights, interception activity and falling debris.

The expansion of kinetic activity in September 2026 across a wider part of the Kingdom also increases the potential exposure of civil aviation beyond the areas previously affected by Houthi attacks requiring operators to conduct close monitoring and contingency planning.

While Saudi Arabia has demonstrated an ability to manage its airspace effectively, including through tactical deconfliction and Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) measures, the operating environment remains vulnerable to rapid deterioration due to external risks beyond the control of the national authorities.

EASA, together with the Commission and Member States, will continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assess whether there is an increase or decrease of the risk for EU aircraft operators due to the evolution of the threat and risk situation.

Recommendation(s)
Air operators should:

Continued: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/air-operations/czibs/czib-2026-09-r1

 

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[All have been extended until 16/10/26 "Valid until 16/10/2026, unless reviewed earlier.") Click on the "more info" for details.​

European Union Aviation Safety Agency​

Conflict Zones Advisories​

Conflict Zone Information Bulletins (CZIBs):​

An advisory issued for airspace identified as high risk by the Integrated EU Aviation Security Risk Assessment Group (IRAG), or in other cases where there is a need to make information public.

Information Notes (INs):​

An advisory issued for airspace identified as medium risk by the IRAG, addressed to EASA Member States and their air operators on a need-to-know basis. Information Notes are published on the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones and are made available to EASA National Aviation Authorities.
An advisory issued for airspace identified as high risk by the Integrated EU Aviation Security Risk Assessment Group (IRAG), or in other cases where there is a need to make information public.
An advisory issued for airspace identified as medium risk by the IRAG, addressed to EASA Member States and their air operators on a need-to-know basis. Information Notes are published on the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones and are made available to EASA National Aviation Authorities.

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