Bahrain International Airport runs evacuation drill with Interior Ministry and civil aviation teams

Bahrain Airport Company, the operator of Bahrain International Airport, has carried out a routine evacuation drill as part of its continuing emergency-preparedness programme, the company announced on 11 November 2026.

Airport staff took part alongside several Ministry of Interior units, including airport security, customs, ports, the nationality, passports and residence authority, and the crisis and disaster management directorate. Representatives of Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs and of Muharraq Club also joined the exercise.

According to the company, the drill tested operational readiness, coordination and communication between the agencies involved, and how passengers would be supported during an evacuation. Staff practised their individual roles in a realistic setting, which the company says builds confidence in carrying out their responsibilities. Bahrain Airport Company says the exercise reflects its commitment to the safety and security of passengers and employees and that it will keep reviewing and improving its procedures.

Exercises of this kind are a normal part of airport emergency planning and are designed to prepare staff for real incidents. The announcement does not give the date, time or terminal area of the drill, and it does not mention any effect on flights or passengers. Travellers using the airport who notice drills or unusual activity should follow the instructions of airport staff and check their flight status with the airline.