Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports Confirm Vertiport Plans

Abu Dhabi Airports is teaming with Skyports to develop a network of vertiports to support eVTOL aircraft operations. The companies announced their partnership last week, confirming that they have already started construction at Zayed International Airport (OMAA) and Al Bateen Executive Airport (OMAD) and expect to have these facilities ready in the first quarter of 2026.

Last year, the Abu Dhabi government gave its blessing for eVTOL air taxi services to be launched by rival manufacturers Archer and Joby. Earlier this month, local charter operator Falcon Aviation Services announced an order for 50 of AutoFlight’s V2000EM eVTOL models, including 35 passenger and 15 cargo versions.

Once construction is complete, Skyports and Abu Dhabi Airports intend to jointly operate the vertiports, with services including passenger handling, security, cargo operations, and supporting commercial operators. The agreement did not state where other vertiports might be located in the emirate. Other sites owned by Abu Dhabi Airports include Al Ain International Airport (OMAL), Dalma Airport (OMDL), and Sir Bani Yas Airport (OMBY).

UK-based Skyports is also developing vertiports in neighboring Dubai through a partnership with Joby. In July, its Skyports Middle East division signed a similar agreement with Ajman Transport Authority, extending its presence in the UAE.