Airports

Shaping the future of airport hub infrastructure

Expanding and optimising airports across the world requires trusted partners to deliver with precision. The design and delivery of projects must be in live environments – airports can’t close to grow.

SYSTRA has global expertise and local delivery in complex infrastructure. We have a ‘never settle’ attitude to ensure wider and longer-term visions are achieved.

Our airport consultancy and engineering specialists create an integrated transport network of sustainable and efficient transport modes – offering accessibility, connectivity and opportunity.

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James EASTY

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Piers HARRIS

Principal Systems Engineer > LinkedIn

Designing for the Passenger Journey

Our focus is keeping the passenger experience at the forefront while boosting public transport mode share. Our collaborative relationships with government operators and regulators enable timely scheme approvals.

We apply our local and global knowledge across rail and highway infrastructure design and operation; transport modelling, planning and human factors, to design and develop tailored solutions that benefit airport users and operators and ensure value for our clients. 

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Infrastructure to keep airports moving

Our integrated team is the premier choice for transport design, engineering, project management and controls, and operations of airport services.

Our capabilities cover the entire project and operational lifecycle, and we bring in expertise from our people around the world to deliver value, innovation and efficiency for our clients.

Helping airports to continue operating at full capacity is a key objective at SYSTRA. We aim to deliver infrastructure seamlessly; minimising impacts to operations and passenger experience.

Benefits-led approach to airports

Our benefits-led approach is an integral part of our delivery model. By blending systems thinking with digital design and innovation, SYSTRA drives supply chain performance while delivering user-centric solutions. 

Sustainable, secure and safe solutions are built-in to all our designs.

On-time and on-budget delivery is at the centre of everything we do.

Working in collaboration and ensuring stakeholder inclusivity.

Digital design and construction, enhanced with automation and AI.

We create airport environments people love to use, with safe, comfortable, accessible and seamless services and connections.

Projects in action

SYSTRA airports services 

Airport expansion can only succeed through strong partnerships. We work collaboratively to deliver for clients, contractors and stakeholders.

Our services encompass many aspects of airport planning, design and operation, with sustainability and value at their co

Airport master planning and development

Airport planning and consents 
Feasibility and business cases 
Airport development

Human factors and modelling in airports

Passenger modelling 
Airport ergonomic design 
Accessibility 
Baggage handling

Airport transport strategy

Airport traffic management 
Airport roads and parking 
Airport transport integration 
Movement planning 
Transport modelling 
Public transport integration at airports 
EV charging infrastructure at airports

Sustainability and environmental management

Environmental impact assessment 
Noise modelling

Smarter delivery, faster results

SYSTRA’s specialist teams combine innovation with a risk-aware, delivery-focused approach that adapts to evolving priorities.

We create lasting change throughout the full asset lifecycle, leaving a positive legacy through sustainability, local investment and workforce development.

With global expertise, proven UK experience, and our ‘never settle’ culture, we are ready to shape modern, digital airports that sets new standards in safety, customer experience and sustainability, helping operators reach new heights.