Aviation & Aerospace Construction — Hangars, Terminals, Runways, Launch Sites
HKC Construction delivers mission-ready facilities for airports and spaceports: aircraft hangars (line, base, heavy), passenger terminals and concourses, MRO and paint shops, runways/taxiways/aprons, de‑icing pads, ATC towers, ILS/PAPI/approach lighting, BHS and jet bridges, hydrant fueling and fuel farms, clean rooms (ISO 5–8), payload processing and integration, launch pads, flame trenches, sound suppression, propellant farms (LOX/LH2/RP‑1), engine test stands, mission control, telemetry/TT&C, radar and SATCOM, and data centers.
Comprehensive Aviation & Space Construction Services
Hangars & MRO Facilities
- Line, base, heavy maintenance; widebody and narrowbody bays
- NFPA 409 foam systems, AFFF alternatives, spill & containment (SPCC)
- Paint hangars, composite shops, tooling & calibration labs
- Hangar doors (bi‑fold, rolling, hydraulic), blast doors/walls
Terminals, Concourses & BHS
- Passenger terminals, gates, hold rooms, lounges, concessions
- Baggage handling systems (BHS), EDS/ETD screening, makeup
- PBB/jet bridges, GPU, PCAir, GSE circulation & staging
- Security screening, access control, CCTV, wayfinding
Runways, Taxiways & Aprons
- Pavement, grooving, markings, lighting, drainage & stormwater
- ILS, PAPI, ALS, approach lighting; NAVAIDs integration
- De‑icing pads, glycol recovery, FOD management
- Airside logistics, badging, night work & rolling closures
Fuel Farms & Hydrant Fueling
- Jet A storage tanks, filtration, pump skids, hydrant pits
- Leak detection, cathodic protection, controls & SCADA
- API/ASME piping, spill containment, SPCC & environmental
- Truck racks, loading/unloading, firewater systems
ATC, NAV/COM & Support
- ATC towers, radar, NAV/COM shelters, comms & fiber
- Ops centers, ARFF, snow removal & maintenance facilities
- Power redundancy, UPS, generators, microgrids & BESS
- IT rooms, data centers, cybersecurity-ready designs
Launch Pads & Flame Trenches
- Launch mounts, strongbacks, mobile launchers
- Sound suppression & water deluge systems
- Flame trench refractory & exhaust ducting
- Range safety, blast protection, lightning protection
Propellants & Cryogenics
- Propellant farms (LOX, LH2, RP‑1, hypergolics)
- Cryogenic storage, transfer lines, purges & valves
- Hazardous operations areas, classified electrical
- Controls, interlocks, ESD and safety instrumentation
Clean Rooms & Payload Processing
- ISO 5–8 cleanrooms, gowning/airlocks, pressure cascades
- HEPA/ULPA, ESD flooring, contamination control
- PPF, VIF/HIF, fairing & payload integration
- TVAC, EMI/EMC rooms, precision HVAC & controls
Mission Control & TT&C
- Mission control rooms, operator consoles, video walls
- TT&C, ground stations, SATCOM, antenna foundations
- Data centers, redundancy (A/B), UPS/generators
- Cybersecurity-ready networks, fiber, RF shielding
Sustainability & Energy
- LEED & Envision, energy modeling, low‑carbon materials
- Solar PV, microgrids, BESS, heat recovery
- Water reuse, glycol recovery, stormwater management
- Commissioning, M&V, digital twins
Security & Specialized Areas
- SCIF, access control, CCTV, biometrics
- Blast‑resistant design, hardened enclosures
- Hazmat storage, fire suppression, detection
- Occupancy, egress, and code consulting
Capabilities for Mission‑Critical Delivery
Delivery Models
Design–Build, CMAR, EPC, DBB. Early preconstruction, estimating, constructability, logistics, and long‑lead strategy.
- 4D/5D BIM, pull planning, phasing for live operations
- Permitting, authority coordination, stakeholder engagement
Digital & QA/QC
Laser scanning, reality capture, BIM coordination, clash detection, digital twins, field QA/QC checklists.
- FAT/SAT, integrated commissioning, turnover packages
- ISO 9001 aligned quality systems
Safety & Air/Rangeside
OSHA programs, airside/rangeside safety, escorts, night or rolling closures, flightline protocols, confined space & LOTO.
- Badging, SIDA, controlled area procedures
- HASPs for hazardous operations & cryogenics
Compliance for Aviation & Space Facilities
Aviation
- FAA Advisory Circulars, ICAO, EASA standards
- NFPA 409 hangar foam, containment, and egress
- NAVAIDs, ILS/PAPI/ALS integration and testing
Space
- Cryogenic standards, hazardous locations/classification
- Range safety, lightning, blast, LOTO for hot‑work
- TVAC, EMI/EMC, cleanroom ISO 5–8 protocols
Mission‑Critical
- IBC, NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 101 Life Safety
- Commissioning: air, power, controls, safety systems
- Cybersecurity & data center best practices
Featured Case Study
Air Transat Hangar & Terminal
Integrated hangar and terminal program with MRO‑ready bays, hydrant fueling considerations, GSE circulation, BHS integration, and phased construction during live operations.
- Airside/landside interfaces; stakeholder coordination
- Passenger experience upgrades and gate expansions
- NFPA 409 compliance and foam mitigation planning
Additional Projects
Launch Complex Upgrades
Pad hardening, flame trench refurbishment, deluge upgrades, cryogenic farm expansions, lightning protection & range safety improvements.
- Mobile launcher and strongback modifications
- Controls, interlocks, safing and ESD systems
Payload Processing & Cleanrooms
ISO 5–8 clean spaces for payload assembly, TVAC and EMI/EMC rooms, precision HVAC, contamination control, and gowning flows.
- PPF, VIF/HIF, horizontal or vertical integration
- HEPA/ULPA, ESD flooring, pressure cascades
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you build in operational airports and spaceports?
Yes. We plan phasing, closures, escorts and security to keep live operations safe, including night work and rolling closures on airside and rangeside areas.
Can you deliver design–build?
Absolutely. We partner with specialized AE teams for hangars, terminals, cleanrooms, launch pads, and mission control facilities.
Which cleanroom classifications do you support?
ISO 5–8, including pressure cascades, HEPA/ULPA filtration, ESD flooring, contamination control, and monitoring.
What codes and standards do you build to?
FAA, EASA, ICAO, NFPA 409, ISO 14644, IBC, NEC/NFPA 70, OSHA, plus owner/operator and spaceport authority requirements.
Let’s build what’s next
Tell us about your aviation or space project. We’ll follow up to align scope, timeline, and delivery model (DB, CM, DBB).