{
  "id": 6588353,
  "title": "DWC second runway set for 2027, flydubai could start moving aircraft from DXB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/dwc-second-runway-set-for-2027-flydubai-could-start-moving-aircraft",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T11:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dwc-second-runway-set-for-2027-flydubai-could-start-moving-aircraft-from-dxb-1.500669874"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai World Central’s (DWC) second runway is projected to open by the end of 2027, signalling the next major expansion for Al Maktoum International Airport. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths stated that construction is proceeding as planned, with the initial phase designed to handle 150 million passengers in the early 2030s. Griffiths mentioned that flydubai is likely to be the first airline to transition its operations to DWC, potentially starting with five or six aircraft from next year. The airport is planned to have five runways, with the first 150 million-passenger phase requiring only two. Additional runways, passenger processing nodes, and runway standbys are scheduled to be added as demand grows. Griffiths envisions a future where passengers experience a queue-free journey, with fewer conventional check-in desks and possible use of rail stations for certain airport procedures. Technology integration is also a key consideration, with flexibility built into the designs to accommodate future advancements.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai World Central’s second runway is expected to open by the end of 2027, marking the next major step in the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said construction remains on schedule, with the first phase of the expanded airport expected to provide capacity for 150 million…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}