Aviation Team

Planning

Wire-to-wire consulting

From when the first drawings are created, to when designs begin, Garver’s team keeps close tabs on each critical step while maximizing the impact of each airport master plan, development plan, layout plan, business plan, and feasibility study.

To improve safety management systems, and to execute facility utilization and siting analysis, Garver’s creative staff develops alternatives to critical problems that are efficient and cost-effective while working with federal and state oversight agencies to improve general aviation and complex air carrier airports. The team’s practical experience with SMS implementation as airport operators at commercial service (Part 139) airports provides a unique perspective and approach to solutions that other firms don’t have. SMS implementation doesn’t have to be daunting – Garver can help.

Frank McIllwain, PE

Director of Aviation

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Featured Projects

CLE Master Plan

Garver provided an extensive array of airport planning services as part of the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Master Plan. Garver led the inventory and facility requirements analysis related to airfield, airfield support facilities (fueling, deicing), cargo, and general aviation facilities.

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ELP Planning On-Call

Garver has led efforts related to supporting leasing arrangements and airport development, analyzing potential sites for solar farms, and completing land-use development studies.

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AUS Airport Master Plan

he primary focus of the plan was to address the rapid growth recently experienced at AUS and in the Austin area as well as to prepare ABIA to be proactive and responsive to future growth and aviation trend changes.

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Capabilities

Airside

Garver’s team of experienced professionals work so that they’re always up to date and in peak condition while also prioritizing airfield lighting and signage, lighting control systems, and NAVAIDs.

Landside Facilities

Garver’s design capabilities make sure of this through terminal assessments, commercial terminal design, general aviation terminal design, parking, roadway, traffic, and signage.

Environmental

Garver’s informed and prepared team establishes and maintains relationships with various agencies, manages compliance by conducting environmental studies and services, and executes NEPA documentation.

Electrical and Lighting

Garver’s electrical engineers provide proven airport visual aids and navigational aids (NAVAIDs), designed for longevity, reliability, and superior performance.

Military Airfields

Through design-build delivery or other methods, Garver can design terminal roads and parking, runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft maintenance hangars, and air traffic control towers.