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ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
By Shradha Cowl Published: 07/19/2009
It is the second largest airport in the UAE. Governed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC).In 2008, its passenger traffic achieved a record 9.02 million passengers.Also 30.2 per cent from 6.9 million passengers in 2007.
Located 32km from the heart of Abu Dhabi city, the airport is built over an area of 350,000 square metre. Three highways lead from the city centre to the airport: Khaleej Al Arabi (Highway 30), Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Street (Highway 2), and Salam Street (Highway 8). All three highways merge into E10 on approach to the airport.
The airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its second runway, which was completed in 2008, is 4.1 kilometres long and 60 meters wide.
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