--- title: Airports url: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/airports/" type: markets date_published: 2025-10-01 date_modified: 2026-05-21 schema: @type: WebPage language: en-GB word_count: 1534 reading_time: 8 min canonical: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/airports/" featured_image: "https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/airports_page-banner.jpg" --- # Airports ![Passengers at Gatwick airport station](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/airports_page-banner.jpg) #### 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. #### Key contacts ![Head shot of Piers Harris](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/piers-harris-1.jpg) **Piers HARRIS** Principal Systems Engineer > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/piers-harris/) ![Profile picture of Steve Vintin](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/steve-vintin.jpg) **Steve VINTIN** Practice Director – Rail, Systems and Built Environment > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-vintin-94700722/) #### 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.   [connect with our aviation specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) [keep up to date with systra](https://www.systra.com/uk/newsletter/) [Learn more about the aviation team](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/airports/#h-smarter-delivery-faster-results) #### Related markets - [Highways & Roads](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/highways-roads/) - [Conventional Rail](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/rail/) - [Metro](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/metro/) - [Transport hubs and interchanges](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/transport-hubs-interchanges/) ![tunnel-engineering-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/tunnel-engineering-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Tunnel Engineering Read more sur Tunnel Engineering_ ![development-planning-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/development-planning-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Development Planning Read more sur Development Planning_ ![Leeds Recycling & Energy Recovery Facility (RERF)](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/energy_header-1024x645.jpg) _markets Energy Read more sur Energy_ ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-service-headers_environmental-services-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Environmental Services Read more sur Environmental Services_ #### 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 - ![Gatwick Airport station: Modernising a key UK transport hub](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/gatwick-cgi-view-03-ae-1-474x474.jpg) - [ Gatwick Airport station: Modernising a key UK transport hub ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/gatwick-airport-station-transformation/) - ![Leeds Recycling & Energy Recovery Facility (RERF)](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/leeds-energy-from-waste_150702-934-2-474x474.jpg) - [ Leeds Recycling & Energy Recovery Facility (RERF) ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/leeds-rerf/) - ![Paris-Bordeaux High Speed line – France](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/09/lgv_paris_bordeaux-1-474x474.jpg) - [ Paris-Bordeaux High Speed line – France ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/paris-bordeaux-high-speed-line-france/) - ![Reading Station](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/reading-station-area-redevelopment-project-2-474x474.jpg) - [ Reading Station ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/reading-station/) - ![Transport planning in Cork – Ireland](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/planif_transp_cork-474x474.jpg) - [ Transport planning in Cork – Ireland ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/transport-planning-in-cork-ireland/) #### 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 core. ##### 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.  ### We’d love to help with your next Airport project ![Head shot of Piers Harris](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/piers-harris-1.jpg) **Piers HARRIS** Principal Systems Engineer ![Profile picture of Steve Vintin](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/steve-vintin.jpg) **Steve VINTIN** Practice Director – Rail, Systems and Built Environment [Connect with our aviation specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) ![sysyra-airport-services](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/sysyra-airport-services.png) ##### Let’s work together Learn more about SYSTRA’s range of services supporting airports. [view brochure](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/systra_aviation_2025_version-3.pdf) ## Insights ![Zoomed in photo on priority seat on train. The seat is blue and has a colourful pattern on it that shows various examples of people that require usage of the seat for accessibility reasons - for example a pregnant person, person with a sling, person with a walking stick, person carrying a baby.](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/human-factors-and-accessibility-designing-beyond-protected-characteristics-featured-image-1024x645.png) - Expert Insights Jordan SMITH ### Human factors and accessibility – designing beyond protected characteristics [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/human-factors-and-accessibility-designing-beyond-protected-characteristics/) ![header-and-featured-implementing-accessible-design-in-existing-station-infrastructure-1](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/08/header-and-featured-implementing-accessible-design-in-existing-station-infrastructure-1-1024x645.png) - Expert Insights Ellie OLSZEWSKI-SMITH ### Implementing accessible design in existing station infrastructure [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/implementing-accessible-design-in-existing-station-infrastructure/) ## our Services ![header_tram_dubai](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/09/header_tram_dubai-1024x645.jpg) _services Human Factors & Ergonomics in Transport Read more sur Human Factors & Ergonomics in Transport_ ![victoria-cross-metro-station-systems-engineering](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/victoria-cross-metro-station-systems-engineering-1024x645.jpg) _services Our Approach to Human Factors Read more sur Our Approach to Human Factors_ ![systems-engineering-integration](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/07/systems-engineering-integration-1024x645.jpg) _services Systems Engineering & Integration Read more sur Systems Engineering & Integration_ ![markets-transport-hubs-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-markets-transport-hubs-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _markets Transport Hubs & Interchanges Read more sur Transport Hubs & Interchanges_ ![architect-team2](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/architect-team2-1024x567.jpg) _services Architecture Read more sur Architecture_ [JOIN OUR COMMUNITY](https://www.systra.com/uk/register/join-our-community/) ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/03/careers-1024x323.jpg) Find out what its like to work at SYSTRA, rewards, benefits and about different career pathways including [apprenticeships](https://www.systra.com/uk/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/) and [graduate](https://www.systra.com/uk/careers/early-careers/graduates/) opportunities. 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