The airport was heavily involved in the conflict and was the scene of the
Battle of Al Hudaydah. The
Saudi-led coalition moved to capture the airport on 13 June 2018 on the first day of the battle. The airport was partially captured by coalition forces in June 2018, though Houthi forces still held onto part of the complex.
Airstrikes On June 7, 2024, British and US forces have carried out 4 airstrikes on the Hodeidah Airport and other locations in Yemen, targeting Houthi assets during
Gaza war. On June 18, 2024, British and US forces have carried out airstrikes on the Hodeidah airport again and also attacked
Kamaran Island. On July 18, 2024, British and US air forces have carried out 3 airstrikes on the airport. They have also previously airstruck the airport on July 12. On March 22, 2025, US
naval forces carried out 3 airstrikes on the Hodeidah Airport and 5 other strikes on the city of
Marib. No casualties or damages were reported. On May 6, 2025, Israeli forces carried out
airstrikes on Hodeidah airport in retaliation for the Houthis firing a missile at
Ben Gurion Airport. The strikes killed 3 and injured 30. The Israeli military said that it had fully destroyed the airport. After the attack the Houthis shut down the area around the airport. ==See also==