Airport construction is a key part of Burns’ practice. We have designed for more than $500 million in construction for airports around the world. Our expertise in airfield systems design has gained national recognition.

Terminal Facilities: The visible component of airports. Burns has created building systems for some of the most innovative terminal facilities today.

• Ticketing
• Gate and Hold Rooms
• Baggage claim
• Operations Areas
• Federal Inspection Services
• Airline Clubs
• Airline Office
• Retail shops
• Food Court

Airfield Operations: Delays cost millions of dollars, so an effective airfield, its operation, control and navigation systems are invaluable to running a sound airport. Burns’ expertise in airfield systems allow airports to run efficiently and safely.

Airfield Systems

• Low Visibility Systems
• SMGCS
• Runway Incursion Awareness
• Approach Lighting
• Airfield Lighting
• Control and Monitoring
• Signage
• Instrument Landing Systems
• Global Positioning Systems

Civil

• Paving and Drainage
• Pavement Marking
• Utilities

Aircraft Support

• Aircraft Deicing
• Fueling
• 400 Hz Power
• Pre-conditioned Air

Security and Safety

• Airfield Access Gates
• CCTV
• ARFF Stations
• Airfield Access Control
• Control Towers

Support Facilities Airport maintenance and aircraft support are critical to ensuring that the airport is well maintained and that aircraft are ready for flight.

• Hangars
• Aircraft maintenance shops
• Ground Services
• Equipment facilities
• Fueling and Storage
• Trituration
• Cargo and Freight
• Fixed Base Operators
• Parking
• Garage
• Catering and Facilities

Infrastructure must be reliable, flexible and efficient with 24-hour-a-day capabilities.

Mechanical

• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Fire Protection
• Central Thermal Plants
• Energy Management
• Energy Audits
• Thermal Storage

Electrical

• Power
• Lighting
• Fire Alarm
• Cogeneration
• Emergency Power
• Access Control
• MUFIDS
• Public Access
• Telecommunications
• CCTV
• Security

Civil/Structural

• Paving and Surfacing
• Structural Systems
• Drainage
• Stormwater Management
• Site Improvement
• Utilities

Key Clients

• John F. Kennedy International Airport
• LaGuardia Airport
• Newark International Airport
• Philadelphia International Airport
• Pittsburgh International Airport