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Al Bateen Executive Airport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Abu Dhabi's premier private and business aviation hub.

Opened

1969

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Al Bateen Executive Airport is a dedicated business and general aviation airport located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Formerly known as Abu Dhabi International Airport before the opening of the main commercial facility, it was repurposed and redeveloped to serve private, charter, and corporate aviation exclusively. The airport handles a significant volume of business jet traffic and serves as a key facility for VIP and government flights in the region. Its location within the city of Abu Dhabi makes it highly convenient for executive travelers seeking quick access to the urban core. Al Bateen operates several fixed-base operators (FBOs) and provides full handling services for private aircraft. It is recognized as one of the busiest business aviation airports in the Middle East.

Terminals

The airport features dedicated FBO terminals and lounges catering exclusively to private, charter, and government aviation passengers.

Getting to & from

The airport is located close to central Abu Dhabi, making it accessible by taxi and private car, though no dedicated public transit link exists.

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No scheduled commercial airlines operate here; the airport serves private charter operators and business aviation companies exclusively.

Notable facts

›Al Bateen is one of the busiest dedicated business aviation airports in the Middle East.
›It served as Abu Dhabi's main commercial airport before the current Abu Dhabi International Airport opened.
›The airport is restricted to private, charter, corporate, and government flights only.
›Multiple FBO operators provide ground handling and concierge services on site.
›Its city-center location offers executive travelers shorter transfer times compared to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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Al Bateen Executive Airport is a dedicated business jet international airport located 6.5 nautical miles south-east of the city centre of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The airport is on the Abu Dhabi island. Other tenants include aviation assets of the UAE government. It opened in 1970, as Abu Dhabi International Airport to replace the city's previous airport.

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