Al Bateen Executive Airport (OMAD)
Large airport · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Airport data
| Name | Al Bateen Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OMAD |
| IATA | AZI |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°25'37" E 54°27'36" 24.42706, 54.45987 |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Al Bateen Executive Airport at a glance
Al Bateen Executive Airport is a large airport in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, known to airline systems as AZI. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OMAD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OMAD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Al Bateen Executive Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sas Al Nakheel Air Base | OMNK | 6 km (3 NM) |
| Zayed International Airport | OMAA | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Al Dhafra Air Base | OMAM | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | OMDW | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Al Minhad Air Base | OMDM | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Bateen Executive Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Al Bateen Executive Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 12 airports and airfields we list for United Arab Emirates — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Al Bateen Executive Airport
What is the ICAO code of Al Bateen Executive Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Al Bateen Executive Airport is OMAD, and its IATA code is AZI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Bateen Executive Airport above sea level?
Al Bateen Executive Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Al Bateen Executive Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.4271, 54.4599 — in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sas Al Nakheel Air Base, about 6 km away.
Does OMAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OMAD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Al Bateen Executive Airport?
Al Bateen Executive Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.