🇦🇪 Al Bateen Executive Airport

Al Bateen Executive Airport (IATA: AZI, ICAO: OMAD) is a dedicated business jet international airport located 6.5 nautical miles southeast of Abu Dhabi city center, United Arab Emirates,.

Type of facility and operations: It is a public/military airport operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company,. Al Bateen is the first dedicated private jet airport in the Middle East and North Africa regions. It primarily handles general aviation, military, and business aviation services, focusing on private jets with efficient turnarounds and no slot restrictions,. The airport is certified for aircraft up to Aerodrome Reference Code 4D (e.g., Boeing 767 or smaller),.

Notable features or history: The airport was built in the 1960s and opened in 1970 as Abu Dhabi's first international airport,. In 1982, the current Abu Dhabi International Airport opened, and in 1983, Al Bateen was transformed into a military airbase,. It remained a military airbase until the end of 2008, when Abu Dhabi Airports Company took over its management and converted it into an executive airport. In 2011, Munawala, an FBO, was established at the airport and was ranked among the top five best FBOs globally within two years. In 2023, Jetex announced the opening of a private terminal (FBO) at the airport.

Current status: Al Bateen Executive Airport currently has a stand capacity for up to 50 private jets. It offers a range of services including ground handling, fueling (Jet A1 and AVGAS 100LL), concierge services, and a VVIP facility,. The airport also houses a state-of-the-art crew and flight operations center with amenities for crew members. Existing carriers operating out of the airport include Al Jaber Aviation, Falcon Aviation Services, and Rotana Jet. It also hosts a UAE Naval Aviation helicopter squadron and the Abu Dhabi Police Department air wing.

*Sources researched: albateenairport.ae, gcaa.gov.ae, en.wikipedia.org, centreforaviation.com*