The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada issued alerts on Oct. 11 urging their citizens to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia after a Houthi attack killed 13 people.
More than 300 were also injured after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis targeted a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Oct. 10. The terrorist group launched another attack at the airport on Oct. 11, leaving at least one person dead and 11 others injured.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Oct. 11 warned flight operators of potential safety risks when flying to or over Saudi Arabia, citing ongoing military activity and navigation system interference.
The U.S. embassy in Riyadh also issued an alert advising American citizens to stay away from King Khalid International Airport and to take extreme caution when using other major airports in Saudi Arabia.
“U.S. citizens should be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport,” it stated.
The United Kingdom advised its citizens to avoid all airports in Saudi Arabia, except Medina International Airport. It also urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the cities of Jeddah and Dammam, citing safety risks.
Canada also warned its citizens against using King Khalid International Airport, saying that airport operations could be disrupted by the military activity in the area.
This is a developing news story and will be updated.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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