Abu Dhabi · OMAD
AZIAl Bateen Executive Airport · Arabian Gulf
Al Bateen is the only dedicated business-aviation airport in the UAE — no commercial traffic, no congestion, downtown Abu Dhabi in 10 minutes.
OMAD exists to keep VIP and corporate movements off OMAA (Abu Dhabi International). LFS bases here because the field's single-runway exclusivity removes the slot risk, taxi delays, and security friction that come with shared commercial operations. Heads of state and Falcon-class operators that need door-to-door inside 25 minutes from cabin to UAE Presidential Palace use Al Bateen exclusively.
Operations notes
OMAD has one runway (13/31) and no commercial traffic — apron congestion is non-existent and every stand is wide-body capable. The Royal Jet FBO complex anchors the field with three terminal lounges (Royal, VIP, Standard) and a heated hangar that accepts BBJ and ACJ-class aircraft.
Operating hours are continuous. Customs and immigration are co-located with the FBO and average under 5 minutes for crew. Approaches are ILS RWY 13 and RNAV RWY 31; visibility minima rarely breach due to the field's coastal position and absence of inland dust uplift.
Security screening is discretionary for protocol movements — Royal Jet and LFS coordinate UAE Presidential Court protocol officers airside for state movements. Standard charter and corporate traffic uses the dedicated VIP lounge with car-to-aircraft transfer.
No slot coordination. Movement confirmation against stand booking only. Peak demand windows (08:00–10:00 LT for corporate departures, 17:00–19:00 LT for arrivals) are absorbed by the 30-stand apron with zero queue. LFS books stand and FBO lounge in one transaction.
UAE visa-on-arrival applies to 100+ nationalities. Crew use an expedited lane (sub-3-minute clearance). Passenger luggage is screened curbside in the VIP lounge — no terminal walk. Tech-stop passengers may remain on board with one door open.
The LFS team on the ground coordinates fuel requirements with licensed providers under LFS supervision. Request current pricing, payment terms, delivery arrangements and fuel-release confirmation for your movement; no fixed release time or price advantage is guaranteed.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, St Regis Saadiyat, and Emirates Palace are 10–15 minutes from the FBO. Royal Jet operates a crew lounge with rest rooms for tech-stop crew. UAE GCC e-Visa supports all standard categories.
Weather & seasonal factors
Summer (June–September) brings 45°C+ surface temperatures with reduced takeoff performance — LFS includes a hot-and-high performance brief for high-MTOW departures. Shamal dust events occasionally drop RVR; coastal location keeps recovery faster than inland fields.
Permits & lead times
- Landing: GCAA landing permit, 24-hour processing standard; LFS clears 4 hours for operators on file.
- Overflight: UAE FIR — GCAA block clearance.
- Lead time: 24 hours; AOG immediate.
Recommended alternates
- OMAAAbu Dhabi International — 25 nm east, all-weather, 24/7
- OMDBDubai International — 100 nm north, no curfew, full handling
- OMDWDubai World Central — 90 nm north, 4,500 m runway, uncongested
Partners on station
Al Bateen is an LFS-operated station. These licensed providers work alongside the LFS team on the ramp, under LFS supervision; LFS handles and coordinates every movement 24/7.
Primary desk: LFS Al Bateen (own desk) at Royal Jet FBO
Abu Dhabi (OMAD) — frequently asked
Can a Global 7500 / G650 / BBJ land at OMAD?
Yes. The 3,200 m runway and wide-body stands accept the full bizjet fleet up to ACJ319/BBJ-2.
Is there a slot or PPR requirement?
Neither. Movement is confirmed via stand booking through Royal Jet / LFS.
How long is the customs clearance?
Sub-5 minutes for crew, sub-10 minutes for passengers including bag screening.
Is the field closed for state movements?
Selective ground holds for Presidential movements (typically 15–30 minutes). LFS receives NOTAM updates and re-schedules in real time.
How LFS works at Al Bateen
Al Bateen is an LFS-operated station. The LFS team is on the ground at Al Bateen and handles and coordinates every movement 24/7: handling supervision, permits, fuel coordination, catering, crew logistics, and VIP and government movements. LFS does not own the airport, the FBO or the ramp handling licence; the licensed providers on the field work alongside LFS on the ramp, under LFS supervision.
The station facts above are LFS planning notes. Confirm runway data, opening hours, procedures and any restrictions in the UAE AIP and NOTAMs, and with the airport, before each flight.
Handled by the LFS team at OMAD
Handling supervision on the ramp, UAE landing and overflight permits, flight planning and filing, fuel coordination and releases, catering, crew hotels and transport, VIP and government movements, passenger ground arrangements and flight watch, around the clock.
Licensed providers working alongside LFS
Ramp handling, FBO and terminal services, fuelling, hangarage, catering and engineering are delivered by the licensed providers at the airport, working with the LFS team on the ramp under LFS supervision. LFS passes on each provider's written confirmation.
UAE permits for Al Bateen
- Foreign-registered aircraft normally need a UAE landing permit from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); see landing permits.
- Routes through neighbouring countries need overflight permits, with lead times that vary by state.
- State, diplomatic and VIP flights may follow separate clearance processes; tell us the flight status at the start.
- Passenger visas and border requirements depend on nationality; send the passenger list early.
Al Bateen or Abu Dhabi International?
Al Bateen is close to central Abu Dhabi and focuses on business and private aviation, which is why many VIP and corporate operators prefer it. Zayed International (OMAA) has scheduled services, more capacity and longer road times to the city. LFS compares both against aircraft type, opening hours, parking and passenger plans; see our Abu Dhabi International handling page.
Fuel, catering, parking and hangarage
Jet A-1 is arranged through the station's fuel provider against a fuel release or contract price; see aviation fuel. Inflight catering, hangarage and parking and VIP concierge requests are booked with the station's providers and confirmed in writing.
Crew logistics and summer operations
Summer heat in Abu Dhabi affects aircraft performance, ground power and cabin cooling needs, and crew rest. LFS books crew hotels and transport, and checks ground power and cooling requests with the handler; see crew logistics. For trips across the region, see the airport handling directory and Middle East flight support.
Who uses Al Bateen and how LFS plans the trip
Typical Al Bateen requests come from corporate flight departments, charter operators carrying VIP passengers, government and state flights, and medical or special-mission operators. Each type brings different paperwork: charter flights need the operator's authority documents for the UAE, state flights may need diplomatic clearance, and medical flights need patient and hospital details as well as permits.
LFS starts with a feasibility check against the aircraft, the schedule and the airport's published opening arrangements, then sequences permits, handling, fuel and ground transport so the crew receives one confirmed plan. On the day, the LFS team at Al Bateen supervises the turnaround on the ramp. If the schedule changes, the same team updates the permit, handler and hotel bookings and tells the crew what has changed.
Information to send for an OMAD request
- Aircraft type, registration, operator and flight type (private, commercial, state).
- Route, UTC schedule and length of stay.
- Crew and passenger numbers and nationalities.
- Services needed: permits, handling, fuel, catering, hangarage, hotels or VIP transfers.
Frequently asked questions
Does LFS own the FBO at Al Bateen?
No. Al Bateen is an LFS-operated station: the LFS team is on the ground and handles and coordinates every movement 24/7. FBO, ramp handling and fuelling are provided by the licensed providers at the airport, working alongside LFS under LFS supervision.
Do I need a UAE landing permit for Al Bateen?
Foreign-registered aircraft normally need a GCAA landing permit. LFS reviews the flight and applies where needed.
Official and reference sources
Reviewed 30 October 2026. Current AIP, NOTAMs, authority requirements and written provider confirmations govern each flight.
Send your flight details
Share your route, aircraft, UTC schedule and the services you need. The LFS desk will review the request and confirm documentation, availability and terms. Permits and access remain subject to approval by the relevant authority.
Request OMAD trip supportLFS handles OMAD 24/7.
Send registration, type, route, dates. We reply with permit lead, slot probability, stand, fuel quote, and crew logistics in one message.