Large airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al Bateen Executive Airport
Al Bateen Executive Airport is a large airport serving Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its IATA code is AZI. Its ICAO code is OMAD. It has 1 runway, longest 10,499 ft (ASP). Elevation 16 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AZI |
| ICAO code | OMAD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,499 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.4271° N, 54.4599° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It opened in 1970, as Abu Dhabi International Airport (not to be confused with the current Zayed International Airport, also formerly called Abu Dhabi International Airport) to replace the city's previous airport.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Al Bateen Executive Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque · United Arab Emirates · 1.4 miles away
- Louvre Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · 8.2 miles away
- Burj Al Arab · United Arab Emirates · 67.1 miles away
- Burj Khalifa · United Arab Emirates · 73.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Al Bateen Executive Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve · United Arab Emirates · 79.2 miles away
- Sharjah National Park · United Arab Emirates · 91.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Al Bateen Executive Airport?
Al Bateen Executive Airport — its IATA code is AZI and its ICAO code is OMAD.
Where is Al Bateen Executive Airport located?
Al Bateen Executive Airport serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 24.4271° N, 54.4599° E.
What is the history of Al Bateen Executive Airport?
It opened in 1970, as Abu Dhabi International Airport (not to be confused with the current Zayed International Airport, also formerly called Abu Dhabi International Airport) to replace the city's previous airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5227
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Bateen_Executive_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.






