“One of my favorite quotes was spoken by Philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca: ‘Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.’”
Susan Zellers
Airport Planning
Before you can build it, you need to plan it. Hanson’s comprehensive aviation planning team helps you envision your future, developing implementable plans and putting them into action. From traditional aviation use to cutting-edge technology, our staff leads you in creating a plan to meet future needs and gain Federal Aviation Administration approvals. We don’t stop there, though — our support goes beyond these approvals to identifying potential funding sources and applying for funding.
Equipping you for your best future
We understand that every airport is unique, and our experience allows us to tailor your plan to your needs. Our staff also provides stakeholder and public outreach to garner support for the implementation of your facility’s improvements.
As the aviation industry prepares for a transition to an increased use of electric vehicles in the air and on the ground, our aviation team collaborates with our skilled electrical and commissioning staff to prepare your airport to meet future demands.
Our objective is to provide you with aviation planning solutions that promote aviation safety and are environmentally, socially, operationally and fiscally sustainable while meeting your goals. We work to help you realize your airport’s potential while protecting the character of the surrounding community, minimizing environmental disruption, preserving the facilities’ assets and enhancing economic capacity.
We lift you up
Our aviation planning, program implementation and environmental services include:
- airport master planning and layout planning
- advanced air mobility and vertiport planning
- smart airport planning
- airport energy service, including audit and management planning
- building commissioning and retro-commissioning
- local airport land-use compatibility planning
- public outreach and community involvement
- site selection studies
- airspace obstruction analysis and mitigation
- air traffic control tower siting
- aviation system planning
- land acquisition and relocation
- airport asset management programs
- grant application preparation and grant administration
- public-private partnership technical bid support due diligence
- airport management consulting, including strategic business plans and best management practices
- airport land development commercial planning
- nonaeronautical revenue development
- airport sustainability planning
- airport environmental studies
- airport stormwater management
- airport stormwater pollution prevention plans
- cultural and historical investigations
- floodplain evaluation and wetland delineations
- environmental mitigation planning
- environmental permitting
- spill prevention, control and countermeasure plans
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- FAQs
How does airport planning help airports prepare for future growth?
Effective airport planning creates a roadmap for infrastructure, operations and development that supports long-term success. Hanson develops implementable plans that help airports accommodate future demand, pursue new opportunities and position themselves for sustainable growth.
What airport planning services does Hanson provide?
Airport planning often requires expertise across facility development, environmental considerations and regulatory requirements. Hanson provides services that include airport master planning, layout planning, land-use compatibility studies, site selection, environmental planning and program implementation support.
How can airports secure funding for future development projects?
Many airport improvements require strategic planning and documentation before funding can be obtained. Hanson helps clients identify funding opportunities, prepare grant applications and administer grants to support the successful delivery of airport projects.
How does Hanson help airports prepare for emerging aviation technologies?
Airports must plan today for technologies that will shape future operations and infrastructure needs. Hanson helps clients evaluate and plan for advanced air mobility, vertiports, SMART airport initiatives and energy-related improvements that support the next generation of aviation.
How does Hanson help airports reduce maintenance and operational challenges?
Thoughtful planning can improve asset performance, reduce lifecycle costs and support more efficient airport operations. Hanson develops planning strategies and asset management solutions that help airports protect existing infrastructure, prioritize investments and address operational challenges before they become costly problems.
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We're hiring an associate project manager!
Do you have a passion for helping airports plan for the future of aviation technology? We have an opening for an aviation planning associate project manager!
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Are you ready for liftoff?
From runway extensions to terminal design and SMART airport planning, we can give your vision wings.