Aviation

Skanska partners with the busiest airports and largest airlines and aerospace companies to transform the aviation industry of today for tomorrow’s travelers.

We build for the passenger.
We build for stakeholders.
We build for partnership.

Shared Goals

From the gate where your passengers arrive, to the belt where bags are delivered, we work to renew the pleasure of traveling. Our logistics and phasing plans are designed to create a positive traffic flow and make construction invisible, allowing the traveler to enjoy the journey.

On fast-paced, high security aviation projects, collaboration from day one is essential to ensure no disruptions. By aligning our operations with the day-to-day functions of the airport, we deliver safe, secure, high quality construction that meets the needs of all end-users.

Our teams have over $7 billion of aviation construction experience in a variety of delivery models, including construction management at risk, design-build and public-private partnerships. With this expertise, we partner with owners and provide optimal solutions for life cycle costs, schedule, phasing, logistics, safety, security and other key metrics.

We build what matters

We customize our approach to meet each client’s needs. To learn more, click on the highlighted projects below.

In a joint venture, Skanska is providing CM/GC services for the 860,000-SF modernization to ensure sufficient capacity for future passenger demand,...

Portland International Airport (PDX) Terminal Core Redevelopment

In a joint venture, Skanska is providing CM/GC services for the 860,000-SF modernization to ensure sufficient capacity for future passenger demand, world-class customer experience and airport flexibility. The complete remodel of the Terminal Core includes the installation of a new 9-acre, large-span, mass timber roofing system over the entire terminal core complex, building a 150-foot multifloor addition between Concourses C and D and adding new pre- and post-security concessions. The renovated passenger entry terminal will double the size of the current ticketing and lobby area.

Skanska lead the design and construction of the LaGuardia Central project, a public-private partnership between LaGuardia Gateway Partners and the...

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal B Redevelopment

Skanska lead the design and construction of the LaGuardia Central project, a public-private partnership between LaGuardia Gateway Partners and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This is the beginning of a new vision for the overall redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, and it will improve the traveling experience for millions of people while being a major economic generator for the region.

Construction of five new gates for Airplane Design Group III-sized aircraft at the north end of Concourse T with parking positions, passenger...

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Concourse T North Expansion

Construction of five new gates for Airplane Design Group III-sized aircraft at the north end of Concourse T with parking positions, passenger boarding bridges, preconditioned air, 400HZ power, an FDA Group III taxi lane, hydrant fueling and charging stations for airline electric ground services equipment. The scope also included 50,000-SF of concessions within the terminal and a new $20 million fire station. Our team relocated major utilities, coordinated each construction element with multiple phased turnovers to mitigate passenger impact, and broke the project into 13 GMPs to provide greater cost control and enhance minority participation.

Skanska provided progressive design-build services for this contract, in collaboration with a number of onsite stakeholders, including the hotel...

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) AirTrain Extension and Improvements Program

Skanska provided progressive design-build services for this contract, in collaboration with a number of onsite stakeholders, including the hotel operator, AirTrain Systems contractor (Bombardier), SFO airport operations, SFO aviation and parking management and United Airlines. The project consists of the design and construction of a new elevated guideway extension and superstructure; a new Long Term Parking (LTP) Lot DD AirTrain Station; and a new AirTrain Station for the on-airport hotel (Grand Hyatt). This project will extend the Blue Line approximately one-half mile further to the existing LTP Garage, surface parking Lot DD, United Airlines employee parking, the SFO Cell Phone Waiting Lot, ground transportation vehicle staging areas and the site for a new LTP Garage #2.

Multi-phased expansion and rebalancing project at PDX. The project added a new concourse with boarding gates, boarding bridges, improved airline...

Portland International Airport (PDX) Terminal Balancing Concourse E Extension

Multi-phased expansion and rebalancing project at PDX. The project added a new concourse with boarding gates, boarding bridges, improved airline operation spaces and extended an existing MEP tunnel for utilities. The terminal balancing included new baggage make-up devices and conveyors for baggage routing, as well as the relocation of several airlines within the active ticketing lobby. The project has achieved LEED Gold certification.

108,000-SF new Delta Airlines maintenance hangar located within Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The hangar has administrative, restrooms,...

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Delta Air Lines Maintenance Hangar

108,000-SF new Delta Airlines maintenance hangar located within Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The hangar has administrative, restrooms, training rooms, an IT room, lockers, mechanical and support space. The scope also included employee parking, remain overnight (RON) parking position, high mast lighting, power and utilities to the hangar and blast fence.

Complex, phased replacement of existing passenger boarding bridges and improvements to associated infrastructure within Boarding Area A to increase...

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) International Terminal Boarding Area A Gate Enhancements

Complex, phased replacement of existing passenger boarding bridges and improvements to associated infrastructure within Boarding Area A to increase flexibility of aircraft parking, including apron and hydrant fueling system improvements, new fixed bridges, new door penetrations and necessary building systems upgrades and other infrastructure. The project also included an airfield and air cargo reconfiguration for United Airlines.

Tampa International Airport needed a transfer level expansion and redevelopment of the Main Terminal and Airsides A,C,E and F to accommodate the...

Tampa International Airport (TPA) Main Terminal and Airport Concession Redevelopment Program

Tampa International Airport needed a transfer level expansion and redevelopment of the Main Terminal and Airsides A,C,E and F to accommodate the airport's rapid growth. Skanska's integral role was to guide the design and manage the very precise, phased construction of this complex project.

The City of Atlanta wanted a fresh and modern look in the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport that involved upgrading and modernizing Concours...

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport, Central Passenger Terminal Complex, Airside Modernization

The City of Atlanta wanted a fresh and modern look in the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport that involved upgrading and modernizing Concourses T,C and D and the AGT Stations and Tunnels. Once completed, this project will unify both Terminals and enhance user experience and service throughout the airport.

Philadelphia International Airport required a major revitalization and expansion of Terminal F and overall airport pedestrian flow. Skanska provide...

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Terminal F Baggage Claim

Philadelphia International Airport required a major revitalization and expansion of Terminal F and overall airport pedestrian flow. Skanska provided construction management services to deliver a state-of-the-art terminal and enhanced the flow of travelers while improving the safety of their route.