Private jets at Al Bateen Executive Airport
Al Bateen Executive Airport is about 6.5 nautical miles south-east of Abu Dhabi city and is open around the clock, with customs and immigration at all hours. Jetex is the FBO named in the UAE AIP, and aircraft larger than ICAO code 4D (for example a Boeing 777 or Airbus A350) need prior approval from the airport.
- Longest runway
- 3,202 m
- Codes
- AZI · OMAD
- Business aviation handling
- Jetex
Business aviation handling
Al Bateen is an executive airport with a departure terminal (UAE AIP) and a VVIP terminal next to Apron C. Jetex is the FBO. A separate Jetex lounge building was not confirmed.
Jetex
The FBO named in the UAE AIP, which also refers hangar and repair requests to Jetex. Lists 24/7 operations, customs and immigration, private car parking on request and self-manoeuvring stands for quick turns on request.
Worth knowing before you fly
- Al Bateen is close to the city (about 15 minutes to the centre by Jetex's figure), and customs and immigration run around the clock.
- Very large aircraft (bigger than ICAO code 4D, such as a Boeing 777) need the airport's prior approval, so check before quoting a VIP airliner.
- Hangar space is limited and goes through Jetex, so ask early if the aircraft needs to be hangared.
- A charter that drops off or collects passengers needs Abu Dhabi landing permission with at least two clear working days' notice.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Aerodrome administration, customs and immigration, air traffic control, fuel, handling and security are all H24 (UAE AIP). Jetex lists 24/7 operations. |
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| Prior permission | For non-scheduled flights that pick up or drop off passengers in Abu Dhabi, the UAE AIP asks operators to apply to Abu Dhabi Airports at least two clear working days before the flight; requests for Al Bateen go to the Abu Dhabi Airports Traffic Officer. For private flights by aircraft registered in ICAO states, the flight plan counts as advance notice and must reach the authorities at least two hours before arrival. Aircraft larger than ICAO code 4D need prior approval from Al Bateen operations. Foreign operators (other than private, state and technical-stop flights) must also hold a UAE GCAA Foreign Operator Registration code. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are H24 (UAE AIP). Jetex lists airport and FBO customs and immigration. |
| Slots | The UAE AIP section for Al Bateen does not mention slot coordination. Landing permission for non-scheduled flights is still needed (see PPR). |
| Noise and night restrictions | No curfew is published. Abu Dhabi Island (area OMR 66) is a noise abatement area, closed to overflights below 2,000 ft from 18:30 to 02:00 UTC (22:30-06:00 local); this mainly affects helicopters. Fixed-wing engine runs on the aprons are only allowed 04:00-16:00 UTC (08:00-20:00 local). |
| Aircraft parking | Hangar space and repair facilities for visiting aircraft have limited availability; contact Jetex (UAE AIP). There are five aprons (A to E). Nose-in parking is mandatory on Apron C, and when a code E aircraft is on Apron C no other aircraft may use that apron. No business-jet parking time limits are published. |
| De-icing | Not available (NIL in the UAE AIP). |
| Other restrictions | Certified for aircraft up to ICAO aerodrome reference code 4D; larger aircraft need prior approval. The runway turn pad may only be used in daytime, and no aircraft larger than a Boeing 767-300 may make a 180-degree turn on it. Approaches are limited to ILS CAT I and non-precision, so low visibility can stop arrivals. |
Runways
| 13/31 | 3,202 m, asphalt |
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By road
| Abu Dhabi city centre | 15 minutes (Jetex figure); the UAE AIP places the airport 6.5 nautical miles south-east of Abu Dhabi city |
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Flying times
| To | Distance | Light or midsize jet |
|---|---|---|
| Mykonos | 1,681 nm | About 4h 10m |
| Nice | 2,575 nm | Long-range jet |
| Geneva | 2,652 nm | Long-range jet |
| Ibiza | 2,806 nm | Long-range jet |
| Paris | 2,832 nm | Long-range jet |
| London | 2,981 nm | Long-range jet |
| Manchester | 3,060 nm | Long-range jet |
| Marrakech | 3,297 nm | Long-range jet |
| New York | 5,951 nm | Long-range jet |
Nearby airports
Zayed
Al Ain
Sharjah
Zirku
More airport guides nearby: Dubai World Central, Muscat International Airport, Medina Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Al Bateen Executive Airport?
Al Bateen is an executive airport with a departure terminal (UAE AIP) and a VVIP terminal next to Apron C. Jetex is the FBO. A separate Jetex lounge building was not confirmed.
What are Al Bateen Executive Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Aerodrome administration, customs and immigration, air traffic control, fuel, handling and security are all H24 (UAE AIP). Jetex lists 24/7 operations.
Can I clear customs at Al Bateen Executive Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are H24 (UAE AIP). Jetex lists airport and FBO customs and immigration.
Checked 20 October 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (gcaa.gov.ae, jetex.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
