Gama Aviation FBO at UAE’s Sharjah Airport Now Open

Gama Aviation has opened its new FBO at the UAE’s Sharjah International Airport (OMSJ). The $60 million new-build facility was designed and delivered to set a new benchmark for business aviation operations in the region, according to the company.

It features a 32,300-sq-ft, two-story terminal with onsite immigration and customs services; a well-appointed main lounge; private lounges with dedicated entertainment systems, business facilities, and staff attendants; and a relaxation area with recliners and ambient lighting. Upstairs, an observation bar overlooking the ramp provides gourmet dining and refreshments.

For crews, it offers a lounge facing the ramp for preflight briefings and planning, sleep rooms, showers, 24-hour on-demand catering and refreshments, and priority parking adjacent to the terminal.

The complex’s 130,000-sq-ft hangar greatly increases the region’s aircraft shelter space and accommodates Gama’s line maintenance operations. It allows direct taxi-in/taxi-out capability, minimizing the need for towing and allowing faster aircraft turnaround. Rounding out the development is a dedicated helipad for seamless connectivity with Sharjah, Dubai, and the Northern Emirates.

With direct runway access, minimal taxi times, and no slot restrictions, the airport by ground transport is situated 30 to 40 minutes from Dubai.

“This is a hugely proud moment for Gama Aviation and for everyone who has worked to bring the Sharjah business aviation center to life,” said Tom Murphy, Gama’s managing director of FBO Services. “From day one, our focus has been on delivering a fully functioning FBO that genuinely supports operators, owners, and crews. Seeing aircraft arrive, depart, and move seamlessly into the hangar is a powerful demonstration of that.”