‘Major problems’ at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, major disruptions occurred at Riyadh's international airport, resulting in numerous flight cancellations and delays, as tracked by Flightradar24. The operational problems coincided with a fire at an Aramco fuel tank located near the airport.

According to an AFP journalist at the scene, the fuel tank fire broke out following reports from city residents who heard explosions in the area. The combination of the explosions and the subsequent fire near the aviation hub directly impacted airport operations, leading to widespread flight schedule alterations.