Abu Dhabi: Vertiports to be built at these three locations
LODD, an Abu Dhabi-based AI-powered drone technology and autonomous aerial logistics provider, in partnership with Skyports Infrastructure, has shortlisted three locations in Abu Dhabi — Al Bateen, Yas Island, and Khalifa Port — for the development of vertiports.
This
The selection follows comprehensive airspace evaluations, regulatory analyses, and feasibility studies.
14 sites were assessed for vertiports in Abu Dhabi
In total, 14 potential sites were assessed with the involvement of more than 34 stakeholders, culminating in a detailed feasibility study submitted to the Abu Dhabi government, according to a statement by the companies.
The proposed vertiports are designed to support the operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and autonomous aerial logistics within the emirate.
The designs were unveiled at the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025 in the emirate.
In Dubai, Skyports has commenced construction on the
This facility is the first of an initial four planned across Dubai, paving the way for the launch of air taxi services with aircraft partner Joby Aviation in the first quarter of 2026.
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