Facilities Ranking
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โข Region: Middle East
โข Country/State: Kingdom of Bahrain
โข City/Town: Muharraq (serving Manama)
โข Website: https://www.bahrainairport.bh
โข Type of Airport: International
โข Airport code/s:
o IATA: BAH
o ICAO: OBBI
โข Terminals:
โ Single integrated passenger terminal (opened 2021; modular concourses)
โข Passenger numbers:
โ ~9.0 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
โข Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking connected to terminal
โข Long-term: Long-stay parking with daily caps; advance booking available
โข Valet: Official valet parking service available (premium paid service)
Hotel
โข On site:
โ No airside/landside hotel within terminal
โข Nearby:
โ Multiple international-brand hotels in Muharraq and Manama with short taxi transfers
Other facilities
โข Restaurants/cafes: Bahraini, Middle Eastern and international dining options throughout terminal
โข Bars: Licensed bars primarily in lounges and selected airside venues
โข Lounges: Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge, partner airline lounges, independent lounges
โข Duty-free shops: Bahrain Duty Free retail across departures and arrivals
โข Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores and pharmacy outlets
โข On-site travel agent: Limited; airline service desks and transfer counters instead
โข Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and centralised lost & found service
โข Car rental: Major international and regional car-rental brands on site
โข Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, buses; King Fahd Causeway road access to Saudi Arabia
โข Baby/parent room: Baby care rooms and family facilities throughout terminal
โข Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
โข Gym: No public terminal gym; fitness facilities available at nearby hotels
โข Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming and wellness services
โข Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer rooms, quiet rooms, art displays
โข Biometric check-in: Biometric self-service check-in and boarding increasingly used by Gulf Air
โข Biometric customs: Automated Smart Gate immigration using biometric passport verification for eligible travellers
Disabled/accessibility
โข Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
โข Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
โข Fully step-free terminal with ramps, elevators and wide circulation areas
โข Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
โข Accessible toilets throughout terminal
โข Priority security and immigration lanes available
โข Assistance dogs permitted (subject to national regulations)
โข Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
โข Terminal signage designed with clear wayfinding and tactile elements
Runways
โข Runway 12/30
โข Runway 14/32
Length/Width
โข 12/30: ~3,829 m ร 60 m
โข 14/32: ~2,530 m ร 45 m
โข Primary runway supports Code F aircraft operations (A380-capable)
Grooving of runways
โข Grooved runway surfaces on primary runway to enhance wet-weather braking
โข Advanced drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning risk during rare heavy rainfall
โข Detailed specifications published in the Bahrain AIP
ILS/CAT capability
โข ILS installed on primary runway ends
โข CAT II/III capability available on Runway 12/30
โข Approved for CAT III low-visibility autoland operations for suitably equipped aircraft and crews
Navigation aids
โข ILS with PAPI visual approach guidance
โข VOR/DME navigation aids
โข RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
โข Modern surface movement radar and ground surveillance systems
Low-visibility operations
โ Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
โ CAT II/III operations during dust, haze and reduced visibility
โ Stop bars and enhanced ATC separation applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
โข Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published by the operator
โข OTP influenced by:
โ Weather-related visibility events
โ Regional airspace congestion in the Gulf
โ Hub bank scheduling for Gulf Air
Airfield restrictions
โข Slot coordination during peak travel periods
โข Noise abatement procedures apply, though no full curfew
โข Temporary runway closures during scheduled maintenance managed via NOTAMs
โข Military and civil airspace coordination requirements in the region
Aircraft maintenance
โข Aircraft maintenance capability on site
โข Major maintenance operations by Gulf Air Engineering
โข Line and selected heavy maintenance available for narrowbody and widebody fleets
โข Strong oversight by Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
โข Bahrain Airport Company operates an ISO 14001โcertified environmental management system
โข Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air reduces aircraft APU usage
โข Energy-efficient terminal design with LED lighting and high-performance HVAC
โข Waste reduction, recycling and resource-recovery programs across terminal operations
Renewable energy use
โข On-site solar photovoltaic installations supplement terminal electricity demand
โข Increasing procurement of renewable electricity aligned with national sustainability goals
โข Energy efficiency remains the primary emissions-reduction strategy
Availability of biofuel alternatives
โข Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available on an airline-driven basis
โข Gulf Air participates in SAF trials and demonstration flights
โข No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement currently published
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
โข Environmental impact assessments undertaken for all major airport developments
โข Landscaping and water-use management aligned with arid-environment sustainability
โข Limited on-site biodiversity due to urban/desert setting
Sustainable transportation
โข Emphasis on taxis, buses and ride-hailing to reduce private vehicle use
โข Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets underway
โข EV charging infrastructure available in airport car parks
Green building design
โข New terminal designed for high energy efficiency and passenger flow optimisation
โข High-performance glazing, shading and advanced cooling systems for extreme heat
โข Lifecycle efficiency embedded in terminal development
โข Sustainability criteria applied across Bahrain Airport Company capital projects
