Abha
Capital of Saudi Arabia's Asir Province, a highland city about 2,270 metres above sea level.
Saudi authorities said strikes on the Riyadh and Abha airports killed three foreign nationals on 7 October 2026. The Houthis had attacked the airport of the Asir capital several times in 2019 and 2021.
Last refreshed: 18 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Why do the Houthis keep aiming at Abha's airport?
Timeline for Abha
Houthi strikes kill 13 at Riyadh airport
Iran Conflict 2026Background
Abha is the capital of Asir Province in south-western Saudi Arabia, a highland city about 2,270 metres above sea level. It had 334,290 people at the 2022 census. Abha International Airport lies between Abha and Khamis Mushait.
Houthi forces attacked Abha International Airport several times in 2019 and 2021, injuring dozens of people. In August 2026 Saudi officials warned that airports were among the next targets of a Houthi and Iraqi militia campaign.
That campaign reached Abha in October. The Houthis began hitting Saudi airports at Jazan and Najran on 6 October. A day later Saudi authorities said strikes on the Riyadh and Abha airports had killed three foreign nationals.
Where is Abha in Saudi Arabia?
Was Abha airport attacked in October 2026?
Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 18 October 2026. Editorial standards.