BAC unveils 2025 runway maintenance plan for BIA

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the entity responsible for managing Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has introduced its 2025 runway maintenance plan, aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability in airport operations.

To mark the launch, a site visit was held with Gulf Air Group (GFG) chairman Khalid Hussain Taqi and BAC chief executive officer Mohamed Yousif AlBinfalah, alongside key members of BAC’s management team.

The company is working closely with the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority to ensure full compliance with international aviation safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The first phase of the 2025 maintenance plan will focus on essential runway upkeep, including rubber removal, friction testing, asphalt patching, and remarking.

Increasing safety

Additional work will involve shoulder repairs, strip grading, joint sealant application, and upgrades to Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), including LED replacements and photometric testing. Manhole dewatering will also be carried out to maintain optimal drainage conditions.

Survey operations will take place at two runway locations, while the Ministry of Works’ Rayya Road expansion project will oversee the replacement of Runway 12L approach lights with energy-efficient LEDs.

This maintenance initiative reflects BAC’s ongoing investment in Bahrain International Airport’s infrastructure, ensuring enhanced safety, efficiency, and world-class service for both passengers and airlines.

Bahrain Airport Company's acting vice president of facility management Eyad Ismaeel said, "This comprehensive runway maintenance plan shows BAC’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of safety and efficiency at BIA throughout 2025. By adhering to international aviation safety and operational standards, we are not only enhancing BIA’s regional standing but also ensuring a seamless and secure travel experience for all passengers."