RAK Airport to develop VVIP private jet terminal

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) is set to enhance its luxury business aviation offering with the addition of a new Fixed Base Operation (FBO) facility, including a dedicated VVIP terminal and private jet hangar. The project was unveiled during the 2025 Dubai Airshow and is expected to open in 2027.

Developed in collaboration with Falcon Executive Aviation, the facility will feature a 1,500-square-metre terminal, an 8,000-square-metre multi-purpose hangar and 9,000 square metres of apron space for aircraft parking, servicing and loading.

Located a 15-minute drive from Al Marjan Island, home to the upcoming Wynn Resort, the terminal will feature VVIP lounges, a royal lounge, a helipad and infrastructure to accommodate emerging air mobility, such as electric air taxis

Built to international aviation standards, the facility aims to deliver enhanced privacy and flexibility for high-profile travellers and corporate jet operators.

Sustainability is central to the design, incorporating solar power, electric ground support vehicles and the ability to handle sustainable aviation fuel to achieve net-zero operational emissions.

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Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah’s Department of Civil Aviation and the Board of Directors of RKT, said: “The development of this world-class facility strengthens our aviation infrastructure and enhances the Emirate’s ability to welcome high-value visitors, investors and partners from around the world.

“By integrating advanced technologies, adopting environmentally responsible design principles and supporting new forms of future mobility, we are building an ecosystem that aligns with our long-term development objectives.” 

The project aligns with Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism growth strategy, with the emirate recording 654,000 visitors in the first half of 2025, a 6% year-on-year increase and the highest six-month visitor numbers on record. RAK’s Al Marjan Island continues to attract new hospitality investments from major groups including Wynn Resorts, Ennismore, Aman Group and Fairmont, among others. 

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