Al Bateen Executive Airport expects 20% increase during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi: Al Bateen Executive Airport is gearing up to welcome race teams and fans from around the world ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The season’s final race is set to take place at the spectacular Yas Marina Circuit on November 29.

Abu Dhabi Airports anticipates a 20 per cent increase in aircraft movements this year at Al Bateen Executive Airport in the week leading up to the race, compared to the same period last year. During the 2014 race season, the airport recorded 200 total aircraft movements, and a 5 per cent increase in movements from aircraft using the facility without having a base there.