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
- Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- Salt Lake City International Airport
Group Leader
Brian R. Phillips, PE, Vice President, Aviation Group LeaderAnnouncements
- View Burns’ Presentation from the ACC/AAAE Planning, Design & Construction Symposium »
- Burns to Present at ACC/AAAE Planning, Design & Construction Symposium »
- Burns Expanding Security System at Ronald Reagan National Airport »
- Burns Awarded Contracts for New Solar Photovoltaic Systems at Three Military Bases »
- Burns Providing Electrical Engineering for Salt Lake City International Airport’s New Aircraft Deicing Pads »
- Burns Assisting Oakland International Airport on Upgrade of Runway Safety Areas »
- Burns Helping Philadelphia International Airport Reduce Emissions »
- Burns Selected to Assess Security Systems and Develop Security Master Plan at San Francisco International Airport »
- Burns to Exhibit at 81st Annual AAAE Conference »
- Burns to Attend 12th International Conference on Automated People Movers »
Key Clients
- Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Port Authority of NY and NJ
- Salt Lake City International Airport
Testimonials
“What sets Burns apart from others is that they take ownership of projects. Working with Burns is like working with an extension of our own staff.”
— Mike Widdison, PE, Salt Lake City Department of Airports