Abu Dhabi Int 2nd runway
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Abu Dhabi Int 2nd runway
One for the sandpit guys.I've just been Google Earthing and there is a 2nd runway under construction at OMAA.When does it open Inshallah?
Ps Nice to see our Deluxe Serco penthouse suite is still standing at Choitrums.
Ps Nice to see our Deluxe Serco penthouse suite is still standing at Choitrums.
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Next time u Google Earth check out the runway construction at jebel Ali. The first (of 6 parallel) should be about finished by now.
Next time u Google Earth check out the runway construction at jebel Ali. The first (of 6 parallel) should be about finished by now.
Abu Dhabi International Airport's second runway is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion by March 2008.
AIRPORT TRAFFIC
The airport was used by over 3.4 million passengers in 1998. By 2004 this had increased to 5.2 million and to 5.4 million in 2005; figures for 2006 show the passenger numbers to be on target to exceed 6.8 million. Projections for 2010 expect ten million passengers per year.
The number of airlines using the airport has increased over the last five years as have the number of flights and range of international destinations. The authorities responsible for the airport recognised this growth and put into action two plans to increase its capacity.
THE EXPANSION PLANS
The first phase expansion project has so far included the construction of two new terminal buildings with a capacity of three million passengers a year. These were completed within six months of being designed and opened in September 2005 (built as a quick fix to the capacity problems at the airport). The terminals are designated terminal 1A (capacity one million passengers per year) and terminal 2 (capacity two million passengers per year).
Phase two of the expansion, which will begin in late 2006 for completion in 2010, will include the construction of a new super-sized midfield terminal building, along with a second parallel 4,100m runway, a new aircraft control tower and new cargo facilities. This massive development is expected to cost $6.8bn and will take place to the north of the existing airport.
"The development is essentially a new airport. When the new facilities are complete, the existing airport will be phased out."
The development is essentially a new airport. When the new facilities are complete the existing airport will be phased out. The new mega midfield terminal complex will be capable of handling 20 million passengers a year initially and then later, as Abu Dhabi develops as a major Middle East transport hub, up to 50 million passengers a year (this will provide major competition to Dubai International airport).
The project is expected to double the existing area of the airport to 34kmē. The project will provide a top quality home base for the United Arab Emirates national carrier Etihad Airways.
All of the plans were ratified by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in late 2005.
NEW TERMINALS
The new 12,000mē Terminal 2, which opened in August 2005, now services 12 airlines. The terminal, although a relatively temporary measure, still cost $30m to construct (along with terminal 1A) and is complete with baggage handling system with in-line security screening facility, Flight Information Display System (FIDS), security surveillance and access control, 1,000mē of duty free and cafeterias, business class lounge, e-gate and iris scan.
In addition Terminal 2 also has a dedicated first and business class lounge, 18 check-in counters and 20 arrival and eight departure passport booths; the facility was designed to maximise passenger comfort and flow during both arrival and departure.
The new Terminal 1A has been dedicated to Gulf Traveller, which currently operates to 45 destinations from Abu Dhabi, with its fleet of twin-engine, Boeing 767-300 short- to medium-range narrow-bodied aircraft.
This 5,000mē facility has an annual capacity of one million passengers with nine check-in counters, fast and efficient baggage processing systems, dedicated passport control booths, two departure gates and a spacious departure lounge. There are also duty free and retail areas offering a wide choice of goods.
"Terminal 2 has a dedicated first and business class lounge."
A further $27.2m has also been committed for the construction of nine new Code E/F aircraft hard stands (with 400MHz power supplies), the first phase of which became operational in late 2005, including two stands designed to handle the new, next-generation Airbus A380 double-decker airliner.
Other key aspects of the project completed in the last six months are the design of remote aircraft stands complete with airfield ground lighting and hydrant fuel. Work is also proceeding on a new state-of-the-art, four million passenger capacity concourse expansion in the original airport terminal for the exclusive use of Etihad Airways.
The concourse, boasting eight gates capable of handling wide-bodied aircraft, will accommodate the airline's expected growth until 2010, when the new mega midfield terminal is opened.
The airport was used by over 3.4 million passengers in 1998. By 2004 this had increased to 5.2 million and to 5.4 million in 2005; figures for 2006 show the passenger numbers to be on target to exceed 6.8 million. Projections for 2010 expect ten million passengers per year.
The number of airlines using the airport has increased over the last five years as have the number of flights and range of international destinations. The authorities responsible for the airport recognised this growth and put into action two plans to increase its capacity.
THE EXPANSION PLANS
The first phase expansion project has so far included the construction of two new terminal buildings with a capacity of three million passengers a year. These were completed within six months of being designed and opened in September 2005 (built as a quick fix to the capacity problems at the airport). The terminals are designated terminal 1A (capacity one million passengers per year) and terminal 2 (capacity two million passengers per year).
Phase two of the expansion, which will begin in late 2006 for completion in 2010, will include the construction of a new super-sized midfield terminal building, along with a second parallel 4,100m runway, a new aircraft control tower and new cargo facilities. This massive development is expected to cost $6.8bn and will take place to the north of the existing airport.
"The development is essentially a new airport. When the new facilities are complete, the existing airport will be phased out."
The development is essentially a new airport. When the new facilities are complete the existing airport will be phased out. The new mega midfield terminal complex will be capable of handling 20 million passengers a year initially and then later, as Abu Dhabi develops as a major Middle East transport hub, up to 50 million passengers a year (this will provide major competition to Dubai International airport).
The project is expected to double the existing area of the airport to 34kmē. The project will provide a top quality home base for the United Arab Emirates national carrier Etihad Airways.
All of the plans were ratified by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in late 2005.
NEW TERMINALS
The new 12,000mē Terminal 2, which opened in August 2005, now services 12 airlines. The terminal, although a relatively temporary measure, still cost $30m to construct (along with terminal 1A) and is complete with baggage handling system with in-line security screening facility, Flight Information Display System (FIDS), security surveillance and access control, 1,000mē of duty free and cafeterias, business class lounge, e-gate and iris scan.
In addition Terminal 2 also has a dedicated first and business class lounge, 18 check-in counters and 20 arrival and eight departure passport booths; the facility was designed to maximise passenger comfort and flow during both arrival and departure.
The new Terminal 1A has been dedicated to Gulf Traveller, which currently operates to 45 destinations from Abu Dhabi, with its fleet of twin-engine, Boeing 767-300 short- to medium-range narrow-bodied aircraft.
This 5,000mē facility has an annual capacity of one million passengers with nine check-in counters, fast and efficient baggage processing systems, dedicated passport control booths, two departure gates and a spacious departure lounge. There are also duty free and retail areas offering a wide choice of goods.
"Terminal 2 has a dedicated first and business class lounge."
A further $27.2m has also been committed for the construction of nine new Code E/F aircraft hard stands (with 400MHz power supplies), the first phase of which became operational in late 2005, including two stands designed to handle the new, next-generation Airbus A380 double-decker airliner.
Other key aspects of the project completed in the last six months are the design of remote aircraft stands complete with airfield ground lighting and hydrant fuel. Work is also proceeding on a new state-of-the-art, four million passenger capacity concourse expansion in the original airport terminal for the exclusive use of Etihad Airways.
The concourse, boasting eight gates capable of handling wide-bodied aircraft, will accommodate the airline's expected growth until 2010, when the new mega midfield terminal is opened.
Last edited by 2 Dogs; 26th Oct 2007 at 07:00.
