Riyadh airport resumes operations at Terminals 1 and 2 after drone interception

King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh resumed operations at Terminals 1 and 2 on Sunday, 25 October, following a drone interception by Saudi-led coalition forces. The airport administration issued a revised travel advisory to manage passenger flow as domestic and international services were reallocated between the two hubs. Revised Terminal Operations Under the new operational directive effective Sunday, 25 October, Terminal 1 is now designated exclusively for domestic flights. Terminal 2 will handle all international flights operated by national carriers. Airport authorities confirmed the changes via a statement on social media, urging all passengers with confirmed bookings to contact their respective airlines to verify flight status before traveling to the airport. The operational shift follows an announcement by Major-General Turki Al Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, who confirmed that coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a drone targeting the Riyadh region. The incident occurred amid claims by Yemen's Houthi rebels that they had targeted several key installations and airports across the Kingdom. Regional Security Escalation The disruption at Riyadh’s main aviation hub coincides with heightened military readiness in the region. The United States is reportedly preparing for potential military action against Iran, with The Wall Street Journal reporting on Saturday, 24 October, that sailors are loading munitions aboard the USS George…