Flying a business jet to the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix
Summary
Both are 24-hour airports of entry (AOEs), located close to the city center, complete with fixed-base operators (FBOs) and full GA support services. Note that during busy periods of commercial aviation movements, OMAA can become somewhat congested with possible delays for fuel uplift, services, and ground taxi. Both airports are highly secure, with adequate fencing and airside access controls, routine patrols, and electronic surveillance. Many preferred hotels close to the race circuit may be sold out, but we don’t expect issues in sourcing 4- and 5-star crew accommodations, even for short-notice or last-minute operations. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final F1 race of the year and attracts large volumes of international business aviation traffic.