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The history of aviation in Abu Dhabi began in 1955, when a 3,000-foot sand runway was built, along with a tiny sandstone terminal. The first flights were operated by the local airline [[Gulf Aviation]], which flew seven-seater [[De Havilland Dove|De Havilland Doves]] from [[Bahrain International Airport|Bahrain airport]]. These aircraft would use the airport as a stopover en route to the nearby Sharjah RAF. In its first years, there was only one flight weekly in each direction. The airline also operated charter flights for workers flying to Das Island. As [[Oil reserves in the United Arab Emirates|oil reserves]] were discovered there and many workers were beginning to be sent there.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/time-frame-abu-dhabi-s-first-commercial-airport-1.371351|title=Time Frame: Abu Dhabi's first commercial airport|work=The National|access-date=2017-12-18|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lapsite.org/19501972-a-brief-history-of-the-gulf-aviation-company-and-its-involvement-in-the-air-mail-transportation/|title=LAP {{!}} 1950/1972 A brief history of the GULF AVIATION Company and its involvement in the air mail transportation.|website=lapsite.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-18}}</ref> |
The history of aviation in Abu Dhabi began in 1955, when a 3,000-foot sand runway was built, along with a tiny sandstone terminal. The first flights were operated by the local airline [[Gulf Aviation]], which flew seven-seater [[De Havilland Dove|De Havilland Doves]] from [[Bahrain International Airport|Bahrain airport]]. These aircraft would use the airport as a stopover en route to the nearby Sharjah RAF. In its first years, there was only one flight weekly in each direction. The airline also operated charter flights for workers flying to Das Island. As [[Oil reserves in the United Arab Emirates|oil reserves]] were discovered there and many workers were beginning to be sent there.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/time-frame-abu-dhabi-s-first-commercial-airport-1.371351|title=Time Frame: Abu Dhabi's first commercial airport|work=The National|access-date=2017-12-18|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lapsite.org/19501972-a-brief-history-of-the-gulf-aviation-company-and-its-involvement-in-the-air-mail-transportation/|title=LAP {{!}} 1950/1972 A brief history of the GULF AVIATION Company and its involvement in the air mail transportation.|website=lapsite.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-18}}</ref> |
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When the airport first opened, there was no control tower and an air traffic controllers had to peak their head through a window to see if the runway was clear for landing or takeoff. A small wind turbine was next to the terminal in order to cool down the interior of the building.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.harrys-stuff.com/arab-gulf-states/abu-dhabi-airport.php|title=Abu Dhabi Airport|website=www.harrys-stuff.com|language=en|access-date=2017-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/heritage/photos-from-1960s-portray-an-abu-dhabi-long-gone-1.460230|title=Photos from 1960s portray an Abu Dhabi long gone|work=The National|access-date=2017-12-20|language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:05, 20 December 2017
Abu Dhabi Airfield was the first airport in Abu Dhabi, operating from 1955 to 1969.
History
Abu Dhabi Airfield مطار أبوظبي matar 'abu zabiin | |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Airport type | Public |
| Serves | Abu Dhabi |
| Location | Abu Dhabi Island |
| Opened | 1955 |
| Closed | 1969 |
1950s
The history of aviation in Abu Dhabi began in 1955, when a 3,000-foot sand runway was built, along with a tiny sandstone terminal. The first flights were operated by the local airline Gulf Aviation, which flew seven-seater De Havilland Doves from Bahrain airport. These aircraft would use the airport as a stopover en route to the nearby Sharjah RAF. In its first years, there was only one flight weekly in each direction. The airline also operated charter flights for workers flying to Das Island. As oil reserves were discovered there and many workers were beginning to be sent there.[1][2]
When the airport first opened, there was no control tower and an air traffic controllers had to peak their head through a window to see if the runway was clear for landing or takeoff. A small wind turbine was next to the terminal in order to cool down the interior of the building.[3][4]
Historical Airlines and Destinations(1955-1968)
| Airline | |
|---|---|
| Gulf Aviation | Doha, Sharjah RAF
Charter: Das Island[5][6] |
| Airline | |
|---|---|
| Gulf Aviation | Doha, Dubai, Sharjah RAF
Charter: Das Island[5][6] |
| Airline | |
|---|---|
| Gulf Aviation | Doha, Dubai, Sharjah RAF
Charter: Das Island[5][6] |
| Airline | |
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| B.O.A.C. | London-Heathrow[7] |
| Gulf Aviation | Doha, Dubai, Sharjah RAF
Charter: Das Island[5][6] |
References
- ^ "Time Frame: Abu Dhabi's first commercial airport". The National. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
- ^ "LAP | 1950/1972 A brief history of the GULF AVIATION Company and its involvement in the air mail transportation". lapsite.org. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi Airport". www.harrys-stuff.com. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
- ^ "Photos from 1960s portray an Abu Dhabi long gone". The National. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
- ^ a b c d "Time Frame: Abu Dhabi's first commercial airport". The National. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
- ^ a b c d "LAP | 1950/1972 A brief history of the GULF AVIATION Company and its involvement in the air mail transportation". lapsite.org. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
- ^ Report, Gulf News (2007-10-05). "BA: Long way since flying boats". GulfNews. Retrieved 2017-12-14.