Al Bateen Executive Airport
Al Bateen Executive Airport is the first dedicated private jet airport in the Middle East and North Africa regions (MENA). The airport originally came into use in the 1960’s as the first main airport in the capital city, until Abu Dhabi International Airport was opened in 1982. In 1983, Al Bateen was transformed into a military air base until the end of 2008, when ADAC took over the management of the airport’s operations and turned it into a world-class executive airport.
Did you know?
- Al Bateen was built in the 1960’s
- In 1970 it became Abu Dhabi’s first International Airport
- When the International Airport moved in 1982 to its current location, Al Bateen became a military airport until 2008
- Al Bateen offers services 24/7
- It has no slot restrictions
Currently, the airport has a stand capacity for up to 50 private jets with fast and efficient turnarounds with no holding patterns and short taxi times. Existing carriers already operating out of the airport include Al Jaber Aviation, Falcon Aviation Services, Prestige Jet, Empire Aviation, Luxury Air Jet, Maximus Air-Cargo, Royal Helite Helicopters and XOJet.
Today, ADAC is managing a multi-million dollar investment to upgrade the airfield of the airport, which will include acquiring new equipment, improving the VVIP terminal and lounges, securing additional airport land to create new airside, landside andfacility space, and building a state-of-theart hotel. Maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities will also be upgraded to meet the anticipated surge in demand as more aircraft and private jet companies are based at the airport.
For more info please visit the Al Bateen Executive Airport website