Who handles aircraft at Al Ain International Airport (OMAL/AAN)?

Primary ground handlers at OMAL are Abu Dhabi Airports Company, GAS (Gulf Aviation Services). LFS coordinates ramp, passenger, cargo, and turnaround services with these handlers 24/7.

What is the typical turnaround time at OMAL?

Narrow-body transit ~40 minutes, wide-body ~80 minutes under normal conditions.

What is the fuel price at OMAL?

Indicative Jet A-1 price band at OMAL: USD 2.85 – 3.15 per US gallon, supplied by ADNOC Distribution. LFS confirms live uplift price on request.

How much lead time does LFS need for OMAL?

Standard lead time is 12 hours for permits and handling at OMAL. AOG and medevac handled immediately.

Can the A350-900 operate from Al Ain International Airport (OMAL/AAN)?

OMAL's 13,123 ft runway comfortably accommodates the A350-900 at MTOW (3,923 ft headroom). Standard handling, fuel, and turnaround services are available.

What is the longest runway at Al Ain International Airport?

13,123 ft across 1 runway, sufficient for A350-900 operations.

What payload can the A350-900 carry into OMAL?

For a 325-seat A350-900, payload is bag-and-cargo limited at the booked passenger load. Send the trip sheet and we will confirm performance.

Who handles the A350-900 at OMAL?

Abu Dhabi Airports Company and GAS (Gulf Aviation Services) handle the A350-900 on the OMAL ramp. LFS coordinates ramp services, fuel uplift via ADNOC Distribution, crew transport, and turnaround under one trip reference.

What is the typical A350-900 turnaround time at OMAL?

On a clean transit, 80 minutes on-blocks to off-blocks for a passenger A350-900. Add 30–60 minutes for boarding and turnaround cleaning on a full payload.

How much lead time does LFS need for A350-900 into OMAL?

Standard permits, slots, and handling for OMAL take 12 hours. AOG, medevac, and humanitarian flights are handled immediately — call or WhatsApp the dispatch desk.

What is the Jet A-1 fuel price for A350-900 at OMAL?

Indicative Jet A-1 at OMAL is USD 2.85 – 3.15 per US gallon (ex-taxes), supplied by ADNOC Distribution. For a A350-900 uplift LFS confirms live price and into-plane fee per trip.

Aircraft handling at Al Ain International Airport

OMAL / AAN · Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Longest runway

13,123 ft

Runways

Country

United Arab Emirates

LFS coverage

24 / 7

Operational profile — OMAL

Al Ain International Airport (OMAL / AAN) — handlers, fuel, and turnaround

Ground handlers

Abu Dhabi Airports Company · GAS (Gulf Aviation Services)

Fuel agents

ADNOC Distribution

Permit lead time

12 h

Narrow-body turnaround

40 min

Wide-body turnaround

80 min

Jet A-1 (indicative, USD / USG)

2.85 – 3.15

Ex-taxes / fees. LFS confirms live uplift price per trip.

Operating notes

·H24 ATC, low-traffic field — preferred diversion alternate for OMDB and OMAA.
·RWY 01/19 4,003 m grooved accepts all wide-bodies.
·Customs available H24 with 12-hour PNR for non-scheduled.

Performance considerations

Inland desert field; summer OAT 42–46 °C with elevation 869 ft pushes density altitude up to 5,500 ft. Long runway compensates — no MTOW penalty in practice.

Why crews call LFS for OMAL: LFS routes ferry, tech-stop, and training flights through OMAL when Dubai and Abu Dhabi are slot-locked; GCAA permits and ADNOC fuel coordinated under one desk.

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