Chairman's Message

Under the wise and strong leadership of H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi-Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Member of the Supreme Council, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has completed almost thirty five years of being the gateway to the Northern Emirates including Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ajman.

While experiencing several changes within and around it, the airport has today, achieved the distinction of being secure, safe and efficient. It has also registered steady growth in passenger, cargo and aircraft movements. Being located strategically between the East and the West, travelers from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and the Far East have found RAK Airport a connecting point as well as a calm yet interesting stopover destination.

RAK Airport is not only modern with the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities but also boasts a 3,760 meters long runway capable of handling different sizes and types of aircraft. The present airport is set for more expansions in the coming years but currently consist of two passenger terminal buildings, two cargo terminals, a main apron of 115,550 square meters with 19 aircraft parking positions, taxiways, fuel farm, airport fire fighting service, aircraft maintenance facilities, support facilities, access roads, car parking, control tower/ technical building, administrative building/ security and staff accommodation.

Being the second airport in the GCC to secure ISO 9001:2000 accreditations for quality management, RAK airport functions according to the highest international standards of efficiency. Continuous training is provided to airport personnel so that they are able to execute their duties skillfully and competently handle the various types of aircraft using the airport. Training is also given to all other personnel working in fire and rescue services, electronics, ground services and air traffic control.

The RAK Airport master plan provides the vision for the operation and development of the airport over the next two decades to meet the increasing air transport needs of the Emirate.

Huge investments are earmarked for building a new cargo hanger and terminal, strengthening the security apparatus, enhancing the airport systems and training of staff to maintain the high standards of service. Provision has been made for new arrival and departure lounges, a Free Trade Zone, automated cargo warehouses, parking lots, offices & restaurants.

Meanwhile, the current scenario is that the number of passengers and cargo using RAK Airport is rising steadily as RAK Airways (the national carrier of Ras Al Khaimah) flight destinations and chartered flights are gradually increasing in number.

“The RAK Airport is truly a gateway to the Northern Emirates for travelers, visitors and tourists. The airport and the newly re-launched RAK Airways will contribute significantly in bringing in more tourists and residents to Ras Al Khaimah and being part of the emirate’s successful growth. I invite and welcome you to our airport.

Engr. Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi
Chairman
Vice Chairman – RAK Airways
Member – General Civil Aviation Authority