Airport and Aviation Infrastructure Construction Management (CM-061) Training Course

Airport and Aviation Infrastructure Construction Management

Airports are among the most complex environments in which to build. Runways, taxiways, terminals, baggage systems, air traffic facilities and airside utilities must often…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Airports are among the most complex environments in which to build. Runways, taxiways, terminals, baggage systems, air traffic facilities and airside utilities must often be constructed or upgraded while the airport continues to operate safely, under strict aviation regulations, security controls and very limited working windows.

This Airport and Aviation Infrastructure Construction Management training course explains how to plan and deliver construction projects in airport environments. Participants learn about airport master planning and project types, aviation safety and regulatory requirements, airside and landside construction, pavement engineering, terminal and baggage system projects, construction phasing around live operations, security and operational readiness.

The course draws on case studies of airport expansions and refurbishments around the world.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the components and functions of airport infrastructure
Understand aviation safety and regulatory requirements for construction
Plan airside works around live airport operations
Understand airfield pavement design and construction principles
Manage terminal, baggage and systems integration projects
Apply security and access control requirements on airport sites
Develop phasing plans that minimise operational disruption
Plan operational readiness and transfer of new facilities

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Airport project managers and development managers
Construction managers working on airport projects
Airport engineers and planners
Consultants and designers for aviation projects
Airport operations and safety managers
Contractors bidding for aviation work

Training Methodology

The course uses airport layout plans, phasing drawings and case studies from major airport projects. Participants develop a phasing plan for airside works, identify safety risks, plan security arrangements for contractors and prepare an operational readiness checklist, working in multidisciplinary groups.

Target Competencies

Airport infrastructure understanding
Aviation safety compliance
Airside works planning
Pavement construction awareness
Systems integration management
Operational readiness planning

Course outline

1Day One: Airport Infrastructure and Planning

Components of airport airside and landside infrastructure
Airport master planning and capacity development
Types of airport construction projects
Stakeholders: operators, airlines, regulators and agencies
Lessons from major airport expansion programmes
Funding and procurement of airport projects
Exercise: reviewing an airport layout plan

2Day Two: Aviation Safety and Airside Works

International aviation standards in overview
Obstacle limitation surfaces and height restrictions
Working near runways and taxiways safely
Foreign object debris prevention on construction sites
Construction safety plans and airside permits
Coordination with air traffic control
Workshop: identifying airside construction risks

3Day Three: Airfield Pavements and Systems

Airfield pavement types and design principles
Runway and taxiway construction and rehabilitation
Night works and short possession planning
Airfield ground lighting and navigation aids
Drainage and utilities on the airfield
Pavement testing, quality and acceptance
Case study: rehabilitating a runway under operations

4Day Four: Terminals, Baggage and Security

Terminal building construction and refurbishment
Baggage handling systems and integration
Passenger processing and security screening systems
Security requirements for contractors and materials
Phasing terminal works around passenger flows
Systems integration and interface management
Exercise: phasing a terminal expansion

5Day Five: Operational Readiness and Transfer

Operational readiness and airport transfer programmes
Testing and commissioning of airport systems
Trials with staff, passengers and airlines
Regulatory approvals before opening
Opening day planning and contingency
Lessons from troubled airport openings
Personal action plan for airport construction management

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Airport and Aviation Infrastructure Construction Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Airport and Aviation Infrastructure Construction Management course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, London, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Cape Town.

Can I take Airport and Aviation Infrastructure Construction Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Airport and Aviation Infrastructure Construction Management

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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