Supplier
Atkins (WSP)
Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal Engineering Package
MEP, structures and BIM engineering for Terminal A.
Atkins delivered multidisciplinary engineering inputs (structures, MEP, fire, sustainability) on Abu Dhabi International Airport's Midfield Terminal Complex (Terminal A), which opened November 2024 at 45 mppa capacity over 742,000 sqm. The BIM coordination model was delivered at LOD 400 and integrates baggage handling, HVAC, fire suppression and security systems.
Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal Engineering Package
terminal · design · architecture
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- terminal design architecture
- Launched
- 2024
- Price tier
- enterprise
- GCC sites
- 1
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Capacity | 45 mppa |
| GFA | 742,000 sqm |
| Opened | November 2024 |
| BIM LOD | LOD 400 coordinated |
| Design approach | X-shaped hub terminal, high-span roof |
Compatibility
Works with
- Integrates BHS, HVAC, FIDS, security via BIM clash resolution
- Coordinates with Kohn Pedersen Fox architectural package
Certifications
Approvals
Estidama 3 Pearl
LEED Silver (target)
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Full BIM-led terminal coordination.
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