Al Bateen Executive (OMAD/AZI) — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 04:00–22:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 119.900
- Runways
- 13/31
- Elevation
- 16 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OMAD
- Name: Al Bateen Executive
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 24.428301
- Longitude: 54.458099
- Elevation: 16 ft
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Municipality: Abu Dhabi
- IATA Code: AZI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: OMAE
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Distance from City: 10.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 10505 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 470/F/A/X/U
- Lighting: HIRL bi-directional 59.3m spacing; THR LIH green inset with Wing Bars; REND LIH red; ALS RWY31 CAT I 660m RTIL; ALS RWY13 RTIL; PAPI both ends 3.5°
- NAVAIDs: DVOR/DME ALB 114.000 MHz CH 87X
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: RWY 13/31 3202 m x 45 m (10505 ft x 148 ft). Certified Code 4D; larger aircraft require prior approval. TORA RWY13: 3202 m; TODA RWY13: 3500 m. Slope: +0.14% first 551 m, +0.11% next 744 m, -0.08% next 1286 m, -0.11% next 621 m. Airspace: AL BATEEN CTR Class D, 1500 ft AMSL/GND. Transition altitude 13000 ft.
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Frequencies
- Tower: 119.900 MHz
- Ground: 120.375 MHz
- Operations: 128.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach ABU DHABI RADAR WEST 128.100 MHz / 124.625 MHz; Tower AL BATEEN TOWER 119.900 MHz (H24 UTC); Ground AL BATEEN GROUND 120.375 MHz; Emergency 121.500 MHz MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Al Bateen Executive operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operation. Control tower H24. Local time UTC+4 (no DST).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +97128050849
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +97124447398
- Admin Tel: +97128055000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +97124942301
- Website: https://www.albateenairport.ae/en/
- Remarks: Numbers from secondary sources; official website lacks visible contacts. No AIS, MET, health, or police phones found.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +97124942301
- Remarks: PPR required. Aircraft up to Code 4D certified. Larger aircraft require prior approval from airport operations.
Customs
- Open: 04:00
- Close: 22:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local time (UTC+4): 08:00–02:00 next day. Customs and Immigration available on request outside hours with 48-hour prior notice.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AED 10-20 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 6 hours free; then AED 4-10 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AED
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available H24.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available H24.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled flights; apply via GCAA or handler. No US CBP preclearance.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Joint civil/military airport. Airspace Class D. Transition altitude 13000 ft. Aircraft larger than Code 4D require prior approval.
Alternates
OMAA
- ICAO: OMAA
- Name: Abu Dhabi Intl
- Distance (NM): 10.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: 24-hour airport of entry. Landing and overflight permits required for UAE; minimum 4 business days lead time recommended. Health and sanitation services H24.
OMDW
- ICAO: OMDW
- Name: Al Maktoum Intl
- Distance (NM): 47.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Airport timezone: UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai). No information on APIS/GENDEC requirements. No US CBP Preclearance available. No specific immigration details for OMDW.
OMAL
- ICAO: OMAL
- Name: Al Ain Intl
- Distance (NM): 63.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
OMDB
- ICAO: OMDB
- Name: Dubai Intl
- Distance (NM): 69.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No relevant information found for OMDB in provided search results; results reference OMAL (Al Ain) instead, which uses Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4).
OMSJ
- ICAO: OMSJ
- Name: Sharjah Intl
- Distance (NM): 79.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled GA flights; apply via UAE GCAA or handling agent 48-72 hrs prior.
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United Arab Emirates Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 3 business days (recommended); minimum 48 working hours
Private flights require GCAA authorization. Handlers typically arrange permits within 24-48h.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OMAD?
- The tower frequency at Al Bateen Executive is 119.900 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OMAD?
- Al Bateen Executive offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does OMAD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Al Bateen Executive (United Arab Emirates). Permit details for United Arab Emirates
- Is customs available at OMAD?
- Yes, customs at Al Bateen Executive is available from 04:00 to 22:00.
- Does OMAD require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Al Bateen Executive.
- Where is OMAD located?
- Al Bateen Executive (OMAD) is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- What is the IATA code for OMAD?
- The IATA code for Al Bateen Executive is AZI.
- Does OMAD have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Al Bateen Executive has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.
- Is OMAD a port of entry?
- Yes, Al Bateen Executive is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.