Sunday 11 / October / 2026
Riyadh: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) stated that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked on Saturday afternoon, October 10, causing a number of injuries whose extent is being assessed, amid continued blatant attacks on civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
GACA said operations at the airport have been temporarily suspended pending a full damage assessment and verification of the safety of its facilities, in coordination with the relevant authorities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Saudi citizens whose travel has been disrupted or who have been unable to reach their destinations due to suspended or delayed flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to contact Saudi Arabia's diplomatic missions in the countries where they are currently located for assistance and guidance.
