UAE: Airport reopens after runway upgrades

UAE: Airport reopens after runway upgrades

UAE: Al Bateen Executive Airport reopens after runway upgrades

Abu Dhabi's refurbished airport has been completed after less than 90 days

Published: Mon 22 Aug 2022, 11:38 AM

Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi has been reopened after the successful completion of upgrading its runway to handle larger flights among other works.

In May, Abu Dhabi Airports announced the temporary closure of Al Bateen Executive Airport – an exclusive business aviation airport. In less than 90 days, the expansion work was completed, which involved the resurfacing and widening of the existing 3.2-km runway to accommodate wide-body aircrafts, in addition to a substantial new boundary wall, upgraded ground lighting, enhanced signage and landscape.

Another major part of the work completed was the upgrade and the refurbishment of the airfield ground lighting at Al Bateen Executive Airport, authorising the airport to operate code 4D aircrafts.

The major refurbishment project will allow the airport to cater to increased operational demand while meeting the highest levels of safety, compliance, and accreditation.

The project, held in close cooperation between the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Abu Dhabi Airports, followed all the necessary regulatory frameworks to ensure the highest level of compliance. All the necessary approvals were received without delay.

Saif Mohammed