Dubai International Airport (DXB) to temporarily reduce the capacity ! The airport will close one of its Northern Runway (12L/30L) for 45 days from May 9th to June 22nd for the upgrade work (NRR).
• Southern runway was rehabilitated in 2019 and the Northern runway was last rehabilitated in 2014
• An opportunity to undertake the Northern Runway Rehabilitation ahead of the end of life date (2024/25)
• Slower than expected recovery and Benefit of minimising longer term traffic loss
• Mitigation of significant future works until after 2030
As per the plan , Some flights will be redirected to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) , the emirate's second airport , to limit the impact on service during the closure period.
Though , the Northern Runway was not due for rehabilitation untill 2024 - 2025 , slow air traffic recovery has prompted the Authorities to utilize the opportunity for future peak seasons .
-Resurfacing of Northern Runway,
-strengthening of the wider Runway strip,
- aeronautical ground lighting (AGL) replacement,
-taxiway guidance signs (TGS) replacement,
-Pavement reinforcement of key taxiway entry and exits,
-Repair of drainage infrastructure, and
-the relocation of navigation aids substation.
• Full time closure of the Northern runway commences at 15:00 hours local (11:00 UTC).
• Single runway operations will continue using the Southern runway.
• Regular maintenance on the Southern runway will thereafter be conducted every Sunday during the closure period between 16:00 hours and 18:00 hours local (12:00 to 14:00 UTC).
• Northern runway handed back to ATC at 18:00 hours local (14:00 UTC).
• Dual runway operations will resume and the runway maintenance period will switch back to the current regime between 15:00 hours and 18:00 hours local (11:00 to 14:00 UTC).
Operator Dubai Airports Statement ,
"While regular runway maintenance is scheduled on a weekly basis, more extensive upgrades such as the one planned require a complete closure of the runway,"
"The northern runway will be shut for refurbishment to ensure continued safety and efficient operations."
"Some flights will be redirected to Dubai World Central, the emirate's second airport, to limit the impact on service during the closure period."
"Dubai Airports has provided advance notice to all airlines to plan for flight reductions and schedule planning accordingly."
Passengers planning to travel to or from Dubai during the NRR runway closure period are advised to check with their respective airlines regarding the airport and/or terminal of arrival and departure ahead of their trips.
