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{{About|the '''former''' Doha International Airport|its successor, Doha's '''current''' commercial airport|Hamad International Airport|its military use|Doha International Air Base}}
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| footnotes = Sources: [[Civil Aviation Affairs]]<ref>"[http://www.caa.gov.bh/ais/eAipmar2013/2013-03-07-AIRAC/html/index-en-BH.html eAIP Bahrain FIR 07 MAR 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130316065953/http://www.caa.gov.bh/ais/eAipmar2013/2013-03-07-AIRAC/html/index-en-BH.html |date=16 March 2013 }}." Civil Aviation Affairs. 7 March 2013</ref><br>Statistics from Doha Airport,<ref name="2009/2010stats"/> Worldaerodata.com<ref name="WAD">[http://www.worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?id=QA04668&sch=OTBD Worldaerodata.com] Retrieved 2 August 2014</ref>
| footnotes = Sources: [[Civil Aviation Affairs]]<ref>"[http://www.caa.gov.bh/ais/eAipmar2013/2013-03-07-AIRAC/html/index-en-BH.html eAIP Bahrain FIR 07 MAR 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130316065953/http://www.caa.gov.bh/ais/eAipmar2013/2013-03-07-AIRAC/html/index-en-BH.html |date=16 March 2013 }}." Civil Aviation Affairs. 7 March 2013</ref><br>Statistics from Doha Airport,<ref name="2009/2010stats"/> Worldaerodata.com<ref name="WAD">{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20140806054840/http://www.worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?id=QA04668&sch=OTBD Worldaerodata.com]}} Retrieved 2 August 2014</ref>
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'''Doha International Airport''' {{Airport codes|DIA|OTBD}} ({{lang-ar|مطار الدوحة الدولي}}) is an [[airport]] in [[Doha]], [[Qatar]]. It was Qatar's commercial [[international airport]] until [[Hamad International Airport]] opened on 27 May 2014. While all scheduled commercial traffic ceased, the airport site and existing runway is still used by [[Qatar Emiri Air Force]], [[Qatar Amiri Flight]], [[Rizon Jet]], [[Gulf Helicopters]] and Qatar Aeronautical College. It also acts as a state/diplomatic airport catering to both Qatar Amiri Flight (which is based at the airport) and state visit flights. The airport welcomed commercial flights again on 15 September 2022 for selected airlines to handle increased traffic for the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]] taking place in the country in November.
'''Doha International Airport''' {{Airport codes|DIA|OTBD}} ({{langx|ar|مطار الدوحة الدولي}}) is an [[airport]] in [[Doha]], [[Qatar]]. It was Qatar's commercial [[international airport]] until [[Hamad International Airport]] opened on 27 May 2014. While all scheduled commercial traffic ceased, the airport site and existing runway are still used by [[Qatar Emiri Air Force]], [[Qatar Amiri Flight]], [[Rizon Jet]], [[Gulf Helicopters]] and Qatar Aeronautical College. It also acts as a state/diplomatic airport catering to both Qatar Amiri Flight (which is based at the airport) and state-visit flights. The airport welcomed commercial flights again on 15 September 2022 for selected airlines to handle increased traffic for the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]] that Qatar hosted in November.


==History==
==History==


Doha International Airport opened in 1959 replacing [[Dukhan#Air|Dukhan Airport]], which was built in the 1930s and located {{convert|80|km|mi}} west of Doha.
Doha International Airport opened in 1959 replacing [[Dukhan#Air|Dukhan Airport]], which was built in the 1930s. That had been the secondary hub for the Bahraini-based [[Gulf Air]], and was located {{convert|80|km|mi}} west of Doha, and {{convert|5|km|mi|0|spell=in}} south-west of Dukhan.{{fact|date=December 2022}}


The airport suffered from overutilization, even though it had been expanded numerous times. Before the opening of the new airport, the capacity stood at 12&nbsp;million passengers per year.<ref>{{cite web|author=A-Z Group Ltd |url=http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a2340doh.cfm |title=A-Z World Airports Online – Qatar airports – Doha International Airport (DOH/OTBD) |publisher=Azworldairports.com |access-date=2 November 2010}}</ref> Its {{convert|14993|ft|m|order=flip|adj=on}} [[runway]] was one of the [[List of longest runways|longest]] at a civil airport. It was the main base of [[Qatar Airways]]. In the past, the airport was mostly used by Qatari holiday makers and foreign workers coming for the oil and gas sector. As Qatar Airways expanded rapidly, the airport grew and attracted more people such as holiday makers and transit travelers. In 2010, it was the [[World's busiest airports by cargo traffic|world's 27th busiest airport by cargo traffic]]. The control tower and ancillary buildings were designed by [[Curtis W. Fentress]], FAIA, RIBA of [[Fentress Architects]].
The airport suffered from overutilization, even though it had been expanded numerous times. Before the opening of the new airport, the capacity stood at 12 million passengers per year.<ref>{{cite web|author=A-Z Group Ltd |url=http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a2340doh.cfm |title=A-Z World Airports Online – Qatar airports – Doha International Airport (DOH/OTBD) |publisher=Azworldairports.com |access-date=2 November 2010}}</ref> Its {{convert|14993|ft|m|order=flip|adj=on}} [[runway]] was one of the [[List of longest runways|longest]] at a civil airport. It was the main base of [[Qatar Airways]]. In the past, the airport was mostly used by Qatari holiday makers and foreign workers coming for the oil and gas sector. As Qatar Airways expanded rapidly, the airport grew and attracted more people such as holiday makers and transit travelers. In 2010, it was the [[World's busiest airports by cargo traffic|world's 27th busiest airport by cargo traffic]]. The control tower and ancillary buildings were designed by [[Curtis W. Fentress]], FAIA, RIBA of [[Fentress Architects]].{{fact|date=December 2022}}


All scheduled commercial air traffic serving this airport moved to the new [[Hamad International Airport]] on 27 May 2014.<ref name="switch">{{cite web|last=Scott|first=Victoria|title=Qatar shifts operations completely to new Hamad International Airport|date=27 May 2014|url=http://dohanews.co/qatar-shifts-operations-completely-new-hamad-airport/|publisher=Doha News|access-date=28 May 2014}}</ref> The new airport is located {{convert|4|km|mi}} east of the former facility. It covers {{convert|2200|ha|acre}} of land and was able to handle 29 million passengers per year on opening day.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.onlineqatar.com/info/qatar-airport.aspx |access-date=14 February 2012 |title=Qatar Information Guide}}</ref> The old airport was [originally] planned to be demolished, but it has been refurbished and reopened for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.<ref name="wbd">{{cite web |url=https://simpleflying.com/ex-doha-airport-unretired/ |url-status=dead |title=Ex-Doha Airport to be Brought Out of Retirement for 2022 Football World Cup - Simple Flying |access-date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105132458/https://simpleflying.com/ex-doha-airport-unretired/ |archive-date=5 November 2019 }}</ref>
All scheduled commercial air traffic serving this airport moved to the new [[Hamad International Airport]] on 27 May 2014.<ref name="switch">{{cite web|last=Scott|first=Victoria|title=Qatar shifts operations completely to new Hamad International Airport|date=27 May 2014|url=http://dohanews.co/qatar-shifts-operations-completely-new-hamad-airport/|publisher=Doha News|access-date=28 May 2014}}</ref> The new airport is located {{convert|4|km|mi|frac=2|spell=in|abbr=off}} east of the former facility. It covers {{convert|2200|ha|acre}} of land and was able to handle 29 million passengers per year on opening day.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.onlineqatar.com/info/qatar-airport.aspx |access-date=14 February 2012 |title=Qatar Information Guide}}</ref> The old airport was [originally] planned to be demolished, but it was refurbished and reopened for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


==Terminals==
==Terminals==


=== Departure and Transfer Terminal ===
=== Departure and Transfer Terminal ===
This was the main terminal at Doha and handled all economy class Qatar Airways flights, as well as all other airlines using the airport. This terminal was expanded several times in order to cope with the increasing number of passengers using the airport each year. The terminal had 44 satellite gates, as well as seating areas and a large duty-free area. There were 3 lounges in this terminal, including the Oryx Lounge, which was used by all foreign airlines' premium passengers, the Qatar Airways Gold Lounge, which was used by Qatar Airways Gold Privilege Club members, and the Qatar Airways Silver Lounge, used by Qatar Airways silver privilege club card holders. This terminal had been expanded as the old Arrivals Terminal was integrated into the departures terminal, while a new arrival terminal was opened. All departing and transferring passengers used this facility, as passengers arriving into Doha used the new Arrivals Terminal. The Departure and Transfer Terminal opened an additional 12 boarding positions located between the terminal and the Premium Terminal gates, as well as a revamped Oryx lounge to cater for the increase in passenger numbers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlineqatar.com/922-Doha-International-Airport-unveils-brand-new-Terminal-B-for-international-carriers.html|title=Doha International Airport unveils brand new Terminal B for international carriers – Qatar News Doha|last=Mandapam|first=Bince -|website=www.onlineqatar.com|access-date=2017-12-04}}{{Dead link|date=October 2022}}</ref> {{when|date=January 2014}} The passenger facilities featured 60 check-in counters, 42 parking bays for aircraft and 15 baggage claim belts.
This was the main terminal at Doha and handled all economy class Qatar Airways flights, as well as all other airlines using the airport. This terminal was expanded several times in order to cope with the increasing number of passengers using the airport each year. The terminal had 44 satellite gates, as well as seating areas and a large duty-free area. There were 3 lounges in this terminal, including the Oryx Lounge, which was used by all foreign airlines' premium passengers, the Qatar Airways Gold Lounge, which was used by Qatar Airways Gold Privilege Club members, and the Qatar Airways Silver Lounge, used by Qatar Airways silver privilege club card holders. This terminal had been expanded as the old Arrivals Terminal was integrated into the departures terminal, while a new arrival terminal was opened. All departing and transferring passengers used this facility, as passengers arriving into Doha used the new Arrivals Terminal. The Departure and Transfer Terminal opened an additional 12 boarding positions located between the terminal and the Premium Terminal gates, as well as a revamped Oryx lounge to cater for the increase in passenger numbers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlineqatar.com/922-Doha-International-Airport-unveils-brand-new-Terminal-B-for-international-carriers.html|title=Doha International Airport unveils brand new Terminal B for international carriers – Qatar News Doha|last=Mandapam|first=Bince -|website=www.onlineqatar.com|access-date=2017-12-04|archive-date=4 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204171245/https://www.onlineqatar.com/922-Doha-International-Airport-unveils-brand-new-Terminal-B-for-international-carriers.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> {{when|date=January 2014}} The passenger facilities featured 60 check-in counters, 42 parking bays for aircraft and 15 baggage claim belts.


====Terminal A====
====Terminal A====
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====Terminal B====
====Terminal B====
In June 2011, Terminal B, built on the location of the former arrivals terminal at Doha International Airport, was dedicated to more than 30 foreign airlines operating services from Doha. The terminal included an enlarged check-in area with 35 counters and a new [[baggage handling system]], as well as food outlets. All foreign airlines were moved to Terminal B.
In June 2011, Terminal B, built on the location of the former arrivals terminal at Doha International Airport, was dedicated to more than 30 foreign airlines operating services from Doha. The terminal included an enlarged check-in area with 35 counters and a new [[baggage handling system]], as well as food outlets. All foreign airlines were moved to Terminal B.{{fact|date=December 2022}}


All terminals have been renovated recently and will be operational by the end 2021 or early to mid-2022 for the FIFA football World Cup that will be held in Qatar.
All terminals have been renovated recently and will be operational by the end 2021 or early to mid-2022 for the FIFA football World Cup that will be held in Qatar.{{fact|date=December 2022}}


=== Arrivals Terminal ===
=== Arrivals Terminal ===
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== Airlines and destinations ==
== Airlines and destinations ==
[[File:Doha Airport 2008 6 pano.jpg|thumb|Ramp overview]]
[[File:Qatar Doha International Airport, Qatar.jpg|thumb|Ramp overview]]
[[File:Doha airport 2007.JPG|thumb|Airside area]]
[[File:Doha airport 2007.JPG|thumb|Airside area]]
[[File:Doha Airport 2008 29.jpg|thumb|Gate area]]
[[File:Doha Airport 2008 29.jpg|thumb|Gate area]]
The airport shut down for commercial traffic on 27 May 2014 when all airlines relocated to its [[Hamad International Airport|successor, Hamad International Airport]].<ref name="switch"/> The last commercial flight departing from Doha International Airport was a [[Lufthansa]] plane returning to its home of [[Frankfurt Airport|Frankfurt]] at 00:30 on 28 May 2014.
The airport shut down for commercial traffic on 27 May 2014 when all airlines relocated to its successor, [[Hamad International Airport]].<ref name="switch"/> The last commercial flight departing from Doha International Airport was a [[Lufthansa]] plane returning to its home base of [[Frankfurt Airport|Frankfurt]] at 00:30 on 28 May 2014.


From 14 September 2022, the airport has started again to be used for passenger traffic, due to the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]]. At least 13 airlines, including [[Etihad Airways]], [[Flydubai]], [[Pegasus Airlines]], [[Jazeera Airways]], and [[SalamAir]] moved their regular scheduled flights to the airport, until the end of 2022, after the end of the World Cup. Designated Match Day Shuttle flights will instead use the newer [[Hamad International Airport]]. Temporary routes operating to the airport until the end of 2022 are listed below. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Pearson |first=James |date=2022-09-08 |title=Which Airlines Will Use The Reopened Doha International Airport? |url=https://simpleflying.com/airlines-reopened-doha-international-airport/ |access-date=2022-09-11 |website=Simple Flying |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=THIRTEEN AIRLINES WILL COMMENCE OPERATIONS AT DOHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DIA) |url=https://dohahamadairport.com/alert/thirteen-airlines-will-commence-operations-doha-international-airport-dia |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=Hamad International Airport |language=en-US}}</ref>
On 14 September 2022, the airport was temporarily reopened for passenger traffic to relieve congestion at Hamad airport due to the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]]. At least 13 airlines, including [[Etihad Airways]], [[Flydubai]], [[Pegasus Airlines]], [[Jazeera Airways]], and [[SalamAir]] moved their regular scheduled flights to the airport until shortly after the end of the World Cup. Designated Match Day Shuttle flights used the newer Hamad airport instead. All flights to the older airport came to a halt after the World Cup was over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=THIRTEEN AIRLINES WILL COMMENCE OPERATIONS AT DOHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DOH) |url=https://dohahamadairport.com/alert/thirteen-airlines-will-commence-operations-doha-international-airport-dia |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=Hamad International Airport |language=en-US |archive-date=16 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116114728/https://dohahamadairport.com/alert/thirteen-airlines-will-commence-operations-doha-international-airport-dia |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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==Statistics==
==Statistics==
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==Accidents and incidents==
==Accidents and incidents==
*On 13 March 1979, an [[Royal Jordanian|Alia Royal Jordanian]] [[Boeing 727]] operating [[Alia Royal Jordanian Flight 600|Flight 600]] crashed following a missed approach. Three crew members and 42 passengers were killed. The aircraft was written off.
*On 13 March 1979, an [[Royal Jordanian|Alia Royal Jordanian]] [[Boeing 727]] operating [[Alia Royal Jordanian Flight 600|Flight 600]] crashed following a missed approach. Three crew members and 42 passengers were killed. The aircraft was written off.
*In 2000, an Iraqi hijacker hijacked a Qatar Airways plane and demanded that the pilot fly to Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cdnedge.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/972429.stm|title = BBC News &#124; MIDDLE EAST &#124; Saudi hijack passengers freed}}</ref>
*In 2000, an Iraqi hijacker hijacked a Qatar Airways plane and demanded that the pilot fly to Saudi Arabia. The passengers and crew escaped unharmed when the man surrendered at Hael. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cdnedge.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/972429.stm|title = BBC News &#124; MIDDLE EAST &#124; Saudi hijack passengers freed}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 21:57, 5 December 2024

This article is about the former Doha International Airport. For its successor, Doha's current commercial airport, see Hamad International Airport. For its military use, see Doha International Air Base.

Doha International Airport

مطار الدوحة الدولي

Maṭār al-Dawḥah al-Duwalī
Summary
Airport typePublic / Military / private
OperatorQatar Civil Aviation Authority
ServesDoha, Qatar
LocationDoha, Qatar
Elevation AMSL35 ft / 11 m
Coordinates25°15′40″N 051°33′54″E / 25.26111°N 51.56500°E / 25.26111; 51.56500
Map
DIA/OTBD is located in Doha
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Location of airport in Doha, Qatar
DIA/OTBD is located in Qatar
DIA/OTBD
DIA/OTBD
DIA/OTBD (Qatar)
DIA/OTBD is located in Middle East
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DIA/OTBD
DIA/OTBD (Middle East)
DIA/OTBD is located in West and Central Asia
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DIA/OTBD
DIA/OTBD (West and Central Asia)
DIA/OTBD is located in Asia
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DIA/OTBD (Asia)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
15/33 4,572 14,993 Asphalt
Statistics (2010)
Passengers37,300,000
Sources: Civil Aviation Affairs[1]
Statistics from Doha Airport,[2] Worldaerodata.com[3]

Doha International Airport (IATA: DIA, ICAO: OTBD) (Arabic: مطار الدوحة الدولي) is an airport in Doha, Qatar. It was Qatar's commercial international airport until Hamad International Airport opened on 27 May 2014. While all scheduled commercial traffic ceased, the airport site and existing runway are still used by Qatar Emiri Air Force, Qatar Amiri Flight, Rizon Jet, Gulf Helicopters and Qatar Aeronautical College. It also acts as a state/diplomatic airport catering to both Qatar Amiri Flight (which is based at the airport) and state-visit flights. The airport welcomed commercial flights again on 15 September 2022 for selected airlines to handle increased traffic for the 2022 FIFA World Cup that Qatar hosted in November.

History

[edit]

Doha International Airport opened in 1959 replacing Dukhan Airport, which was built in the 1930s. That had been the secondary hub for the Bahraini-based Gulf Air, and was located 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of Doha, and five kilometres (3 mi) south-west of Dukhan.[citation needed]

The airport suffered from overutilization, even though it had been expanded numerous times. Before the opening of the new airport, the capacity stood at 12 million passengers per year.[4] Its 4,570-metre (14,993 ft) runway was one of the longest at a civil airport. It was the main base of Qatar Airways. In the past, the airport was mostly used by Qatari holiday makers and foreign workers coming for the oil and gas sector. As Qatar Airways expanded rapidly, the airport grew and attracted more people such as holiday makers and transit travelers. In 2010, it was the world's 27th busiest airport by cargo traffic. The control tower and ancillary buildings were designed by Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA of Fentress Architects.[citation needed]

All scheduled commercial air traffic serving this airport moved to the new Hamad International Airport on 27 May 2014.[5] The new airport is located four kilometres (2+1⁄2 miles) east of the former facility. It covers 2,200 hectares (5,400 acres) of land and was able to handle 29 million passengers per year on opening day.[6] The old airport was [originally] planned to be demolished, but it was refurbished and reopened for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[citation needed]

Terminals

[edit]

Departure and Transfer Terminal

[edit]

This was the main terminal at Doha and handled all economy class Qatar Airways flights, as well as all other airlines using the airport. This terminal was expanded several times in order to cope with the increasing number of passengers using the airport each year. The terminal had 44 satellite gates, as well as seating areas and a large duty-free area. There were 3 lounges in this terminal, including the Oryx Lounge, which was used by all foreign airlines' premium passengers, the Qatar Airways Gold Lounge, which was used by Qatar Airways Gold Privilege Club members, and the Qatar Airways Silver Lounge, used by Qatar Airways silver privilege club card holders. This terminal had been expanded as the old Arrivals Terminal was integrated into the departures terminal, while a new arrival terminal was opened. All departing and transferring passengers used this facility, as passengers arriving into Doha used the new Arrivals Terminal. The Departure and Transfer Terminal opened an additional 12 boarding positions located between the terminal and the Premium Terminal gates, as well as a revamped Oryx lounge to cater for the increase in passenger numbers.[7] [when?] The passenger facilities featured 60 check-in counters, 42 parking bays for aircraft and 15 baggage claim belts.

Terminal A

[edit]

Terminal A of the Departure and Transfer Terminal was the check-in area used by the airport's biggest user, Qatar Airways, as well as Cathay Pacific, which operated a codeshare with Qatar Airways to Hong Kong under a strategic partnership agreement.[8]

Terminal B

[edit]

In June 2011, Terminal B, built on the location of the former arrivals terminal at Doha International Airport, was dedicated to more than 30 foreign airlines operating services from Doha. The terminal included an enlarged check-in area with 35 counters and a new baggage handling system, as well as food outlets. All foreign airlines were moved to Terminal B.[citation needed]

All terminals have been renovated recently and will be operational by the end 2021 or early to mid-2022 for the FIFA football World Cup that will be held in Qatar.[citation needed]

Arrivals Terminal

[edit]

On 19 December 2010, a new Arrival Terminal was opened in the western apron, in the site of the former Asian Games (which Doha hosted in 2006) temporary terminal. The terminal had a capacity of 2,770 passengers per hour. The 32,000-square-metre (340,000 sq ft) Arrivals Terminal replaced the arrivals hall of what became the Departure and Transfer Terminal. The Arrivals Terminal had 22 immigration counters, eight e-gates, eight baggage carousels, 36 concierge desks for hotel transfers, car rental and other services, as well as 746 parking spaces. The former arrivals hall was merged with the departing hall, adding extra valuable space and capacity to the airport. These changes were part of the multimillion-dollar expansion of Doha Airport to cope with the increasing traffic of Qatar Airways and other airlines before the new Hamad International Airport opened in 2014.[9]

Qatar Airways Premium Terminal

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The Qatar Airways Premium Terminal was opened in 2006 and handled all Qatar Airways first and business class passengers. There are 6 gates in this terminal.

Airlines and destinations

[edit]
Ramp overview
Airside area
Gate area

The airport shut down for commercial traffic on 27 May 2014 when all airlines relocated to its successor, Hamad International Airport.[5] The last commercial flight departing from Doha International Airport was a Lufthansa plane returning to its home base of Frankfurt at 00:30 on 28 May 2014.

On 14 September 2022, the airport was temporarily reopened for passenger traffic to relieve congestion at Hamad airport due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. At least 13 airlines, including Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Pegasus Airlines, Jazeera Airways, and SalamAir moved their regular scheduled flights to the airport until shortly after the end of the World Cup. Designated Match Day Shuttle flights used the newer Hamad airport instead. All flights to the older airport came to a halt after the World Cup was over.[10]

Statistics

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Since 1998, the number of passengers and total cargo load increased significantly.

Statistics for Doha International Airport
Year Total passengers Total Cargo (tons) Total Cargo (1000s lbs) Aircraft movements
1998 2,100,000 86,854    
1999 2,300,000 62,591    
2002 4,406,304 90,879 200,351 77,402
2003[11] 5,245,364 118,406 261,037 42,130
2004[11] 7,079,540 160,088 352,930 51,830
2005[11] 9,377,003 207,988 458,530 59,671
2006[11] 11,954,030 262,061 577,739 103,724
2007[12] 9,459,812 252,935 557,626 65,373
2008[12] 12,272,505 414,872 914,636 90,713
2009[2] 13,113,224 528,906 1,166,038 101,941
2010[2] 15,724,027 707,831 1,560,498 118,751
2011 18,108,521 795,558 1,753,905 136,768
2012 21,163,597
2013 23,266,187

Accidents and incidents

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  • On 13 March 1979, an Alia Royal Jordanian Boeing 727 operating Flight 600 crashed following a missed approach. Three crew members and 42 passengers were killed. The aircraft was written off.
  • In 2000, an Iraqi hijacker hijacked a Qatar Airways plane and demanded that the pilot fly to Saudi Arabia. The passengers and crew escaped unharmed when the man surrendered at Hael. [13]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "eAIP Bahrain FIR 07 MAR 2013 Archived 16 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine." Civil Aviation Affairs. 7 March 2013
  2. ^ a b c Doha International Airport – 2009/2010 Statistics
  3. ^ Worldaerodata.com[usurped] Retrieved 2 August 2014
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