This study was completed on a ‘fast track’ schedule and was completed in four weeks. The project included the evaluation of Al Bateen Airport for the conversion from military use to civilian use to meet the requirements of the International Civil Aeronautics Organization (ICAO) and the Civil Aviation regulations of the UAE, as adopted by the General Aviation Authority (GCAA).

The major elements being evaluated by RW Armstrong during this study include:
Airfield facilities.
Pavement condition analysis.
Airfield ground lighting.
Passenger-pilot terminal facilities.
Building inventory.
Access, circulation and parking facilities.
Utilities and support systems.

Estimated construction cost for the recommended improvements are $ 30 million. Recommendations included:
New airfield pavement markings to ICAO and GCAA standards.
Runway strip and runway end safety area cleanup and grading.
New airfield ground lighting and signage.
Airfield pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction.
New civilian entry road.
Security fence improvements.