Attacks on King Khalid International Airport and Saudia Aeroplanes

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia said on Thursday, October 8, 2026, that King Khalid International Airport was targeted twice. One of the attacks was on airport facilities and the other on a Saudia plane.

Emergency response teams and relevant authorities responded immediately in accordance with established emergency procedures.

The attacks killed three Saudi citizens and wounded other Saudi citizens and nationals of different countries, GACA said. Injuries ranged from minor to critical and all persons with injuries were sent to hospital for medical care. The incidents also caused damage to property.

GACA said it is coordinating with concerned authorities to evaluate the damage and ensure the safety of the airport facilities. Operations at the airport have restarted and traffic has back to normal, the authorities said.