Al Bateen Executive Airport
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Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD / AZI

The Middle East's only dedicated business-jet airport, on Abu Dhabi island 15 minutes from the Corniche and ADGM. Uncongested, 24-hour and with modern FBO terminals; the 3,200 m runway handles anything up to a BBJ. Preferred for Formula 1 (Yas Marina, 30 minutes) and government-related visits.

10,499 ft
Longest runway
15 min
Drive to Abu Dhabi
3
FBOs / handlers
16 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24 (PPR)
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
Yes
Slot coordination
No
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A-1
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
8 km
Typical largest aircraft
Up to BBJ/ACJ; regular Global/Gulfstream traffic.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • DhabiJet
  • Jetex Abu Dhabi
  • Royal Jet Al Bateen

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 10,499 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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