Saudi Arabia partially reopened King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, October 25, despite renewed threats from Yemen's Houthis and continuing missile and drone attacks across the kingdom.
The reopening came as the United States warned of worsening security conditions and ordered non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.
The airport had suspended operations following an October 10 Houthi attack that killed 13 people and wounded hundreds.
Saudi authorities announced that Terminal 1 would resume domestic flights, while Terminal 2 would handle international services operated by national carriers.
However, flight tracking data from Flightradar24 showed limited activity at the airport on Sunday.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree reiterated threats against the facility, describing it as a military target and warning airlines, airport personnel and passengers against using it.
The Saudi-led coalition previously reported 20 Houthi attacks against the airport between October 1 and 11.
The US Embassy warned Americans about further attacks, potential airspace closures and flight cancellations.
Washington's departure order, effective October 23, also requires US government personnel to obtain special authorization before using Saudi airports.
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting additional missiles and drones on Sunday, including projectiles targeting Riyadh and southern cities.
Civil defense authorities said debris from intercepted ballistic missiles injured two people and damaged buildings and vehicles near Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah.
Emergency warnings were also issued for Riyadh, Abha, Jazan and Najran before authorities announced that the immediate danger had passed.
The Houthis separately claimed attacks against Riyadh's airport and other Saudi locations, although the correspondence between their claims and reported interceptions remained unclear.
The escalation follows renewed fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, undermining a truce that had largely held since 2022.
Saudi Arabia has intensified operations against the group following its territorial advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast, raising concerns about security near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.