FLUGHAFEN · DWC · OMDW
Dubai Al Maktoum International
Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Al Maktoum (DWC) is Dubai's purpose-built business-aviation and cargo airport, home to MEBAA — the largest business-aviation show outside Geneva and Las Vegas. With two 14,500 ft runways, a dedicated DC Aviation FBO and 24/7 customs, it is the preferred Dubai arrival for ULR transatlantic and trans-Asia traffic, with quieter ramp and faster turns than DXB.
Einordnung
DWC was built to absorb the business-aviation traffic that Dubai International (DXB) could no longer comfortably handle. Today most heavy-jet, ULR and head-of-state movements into Dubai land at DWC, while DXB sees mostly fractional-fleet and shorter regional traffic. The runway length and uncongested ramp make it the operationally cleaner of the two — and the closer of the two for clients staying in Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah or the new Expo City developments.
Betriebsdaten
- ICAO / IATA
- OMDW / DWC
- Stadt / Land
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Piste
- Runway 12/30 — 14,764 ft (4,500 m). Second runway under construction. Accepts every business and airliner type without restriction.
- Slots
- Slot coordination through DCA. Standard 24 hour lead-time; MEBAA week (November, biennial) requires 2-month-ahead planning.
- Nachtruhe
- No curfew — 24/7 operation. Customs, immigration and refuelling are available continuously.
- Zoll & Einreise
- UAE immigration and customs on-field at DC Aviation — clearance typically under 10 minutes including biometric scan.
- Handling
- DC Aviation operates the principal FBO; ExecuJet and Jetex have additional facilities. Ramp parking is plentiful — we book 24+ hour stays on advance request to lock in shaded parking in summer.
- Bodentransfer
- Chauffeur to Dubai Marina in 25 minutes, Downtown Dubai in 35 minutes, Palm Jumeirah in 30 minutes. Helicopter shuttle to Atlantis or Burj Al Arab helipads available — useful during DSF and rush-hour congestion.
FBOs am Platz
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim
Flagship FBO at DWC. Three-storey terminal, in-house chauffeurs, conference rooms, on-site customs and prayer rooms.
ExecuJet MENA (DWC)
Strong on heavy/ULR maintenance and overnight handling — preferred for crew-stayover ramps.
Jetex VIP Terminal (DWC)
Boutique pax experience with separate apron access — favoured by family-office and concierge clients.
Typische Charter-Strecken
Al Maktoum → London (Farnborough)
6h 40m · Heavy / ULR jet
Al Maktoum → Geneva
6h 10m · Heavy / ULR jet
Al Maktoum → Maldives (Malé)
4h 10m · Midsize / heavy jet
Al Maktoum → Mumbai / Delhi
3h 00m · Midsize jet
Al Maktoum → New York
13h 50m · ULR jet
Al Maktoum → Riyadh / Jeddah
1h 50m · Midsize jet