Al Bateen Executive Airport – A Model to Emulate

The airport originally came into use in the 1960s 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 airbase until the end of 2008, when the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) took over the management of the airport’s operations and turned it into a world-class executive airport.

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 and Rotana Jet.

The airport covers an area of some 200 hectares and is in close proximity to Abu Dhabi’s new commercial capital district – home to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (5 minutes), a high net-worth community of local residents, and numerous luxury hotels and resorts.

In 2011, Al Bateen Executive Airport launched its brand new FBO (fixed based operations), DhabiJet, and within the first two years of operation the new FBO was ranked in the top five best FBOs around the world twice by the European Business Aviation News (EBAN).

Further developments are moving ahead on schedule as the airport progresses its strategic aim of being one of the best dedicated business airports in the world. It has several refurbished hangars, MRO facilities, high-end retail provision and VIP lounges.

Abu Dhabi Airports is the owner and operator of five airports: Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Ain International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Delma Island Airport and Sir Bani Yas Island Airport; as well as two check-in facilities: Abu Dhabi International Airport City Check-in, at the heart of the city, and the airport Expo Check-in at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Al Bateen Executive Airport delivers exceptional customer service using the existing executive terminal. The services provided include:

• Acquisition of landing permits
• Secure apron & hangar parking
• Complete ground handling services
• Concierge services (transport & hotel arrangements)
• Fuelling services
• Aircraft cleaning services
• Catering by ‘Gate Gourmet’

A state-of-the-art crew and flight operations centre adjacent to the executive terminal provides a range of dedicated crew amenities such as a relaxation lounge, sleep rooms, showers and rest areas along with easy access to new flight planning facilities.

• Fast and seamless transition time from arrival to departure
• Spacious and luxurious Executive Terminal with opulent private lounges
• Meeting and conference facility
• Ramp access from aircraft to terminal by luxury car
• Onsite immigration & customs support
• Fast and private baggage screening
• Comfortable and modern crew lounge offering complimentary snacks and beverages, workstation, shower facility and relaxation area
• Secure car parking
• Onsite gourmet catering provider

The friendly and courteous customer service team welcomes operators with warm Arabian hospitality.