Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Riyadh Airport Evacuated After Reported Houthi Missile Strike
Riyadh’s airport was evacuated after people reported explosions and a possible missile strike.
The strike was described as an attack by the Houthis, but the details have not been independently confirmed.
Some local accounts said people were hurt, but Saudi authorities have not announced a confirmed number of casualties.
The airport disruption has also affected flights.
Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways cancelled several trips to and from Riyadh.
Some cancellations may continue through Monday.
Riyadh airport was evacuated following reports of explosions and a possible missile strike.
The strike was described as a direct cruise missile attack by the Houthis.
Local accounts described a bloody scene, including one claim of “blood everywhere.”
Those accounts have not been independently corroborated, and Saudi authorities have not confirmed a casualty toll.
Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways cancelled several flights linking their hubs with Riyadh, with some cancellations expected through Monday.
- Who
- The Houthis were cited in reports of a possible missile strike; Saudi authorities have not confirmed casualty figures.
- What
- Riyadh airport was evacuated after reports of explosions and a possible cruise missile strike.
- When
- Some flight cancellations were expected to continue through Monday; the incident date is not specified.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The evacuation and flight disruption followed reports of explosions and a possible missile strike.
Local accounts
Confirmed information
Reported casualties and scene
Local accounts
Local accounts described a bloody scene, with one account claiming there was “blood everywhere.”
Confirmed information
The descriptions have not been independently corroborated, and Saudi authorities have not provided a confirmed casualty toll.
Missile strike
Local accounts
The incident was described as a direct cruise missile strike by the Houthis.
Confirmed information
The account refers to a possible missile strike following reports of explosions; the information is not presented as independently confirmed.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Reported incident
- Explosions and a possible direct cruise missile strike
- Attributed attacker
- Houthis, according to the report
- Casualties
- No confirmed casualty toll provided by Saudi authorities
- Unverified accounts
- Local descriptions of a bloody scene have not been independently corroborated
- Airlines affected
- Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways
- Expected disruption
- Some flight cancellations were expected to continue through Monday