U.S. Embassy Urges American Citizens to Avoid Riyadh Airport Following Attacks

Al-Taj News – The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh said on Saturday that it was aware of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital and urged American citizens to avoid the airport and surrounding areas.

In a security alert published on the X platform, the embassy added that U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use King Khalid International Airport.

It warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions, urging travelers to check the status of their flights directly with airlines and airport management.

In a related development, the embassy clarified that U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are prohibited from traveling to areas within 20 miles of the border with Yemen due to security risks. Travel to the regions of Jazan, Asir, and Najran, as well as the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif, also requires special authorization.