Airport Construction Market Report 2026

The airport construction market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.21 trillion in 2025 to $1.25 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in international air travel, government airport development initiatives, increase in public-private partnerships, modernization of aging airport infrastructure, rise in airport expansion projects.

The airport construction market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.43 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of green and sustainable construction technologies, growth of smart airport projects, increase in mega airport construction, investment in runway and terminal upgrades, incorporation of modular and rapid construction methods. Major trends in the forecast period include modular airport construction techniques, prefabricated terminal structures, smart runway and taxiway systems, advanced baggage handling automation, green building materials for airport infrastructure.

The growing air traffic is expected to drive the growth of the airport construction market going forward. Air traffic refers to the procedure by which ground personnel coordinate radio communications with pilots to monitor and control aircraft movements. Air traffic is rising as global economic expansion and a growing middle class increase the demand for air travel, leading to more passengers and more frequent flights worldwide. Airport construction supports this growth by expanding runway and terminal capacity to accommodate higher flight volumes and passenger loads while reducing congestion and improving overall connectivity and operational efficiency. For instance, in September 2024, according to Airports Council International, a Canada-based trade association, global passenger traffic reached 8.7 billion in 2023, reflecting a 30.6% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the surge in air traffic will benefit the airport construction market during the forecast period.

Major companies operating in the airport construction market are increasing their focus on introducing smart airport solutions to strengthen their competitive position. Smart airport solutions refer to advanced technologies and integrated systems designed to improve efficiency, security, and the overall passenger experience. For instance, in November 2023, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., a China-based technology company, introduced a range of innovative smart airport solutions for international markets at the Airports Innovate Exhibition in Muscat, Oman. These solutions include the Fully Connected Fiber Network Solution, Smart Airport Perimeter Security with Fiber, Airport Cloud, and panoramic smart airport platforms. The solutions aim to serve customers worldwide and enhance the airport experience.

In January 2025, AviAlliance, a Germany-based provider of airport investment and operations services, acquired AGS Airports for an enterprise value of £1.53 billion ($1.78 billion). This acquisition enabled AviAlliance to expand its global airport portfolio and enhance regional connectivity, passenger experience, and route development in the UK. AGS Airports is a UK-based provider of comprehensive airport operations management and infrastructure solutions.

Major companies operating in the airport construction market are China State Construction Engineering Corporation, Actividades de Construcción y Servicios S.A, Vinci Construction, Hochtief AG, TAV Construction, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Bechtel Corporation, Turner Construction Company, Jacobs Engineering Group, Fluor Corporation, AECOM Technology Corporation, Balfour Beatty, Ferrovial SA, Skanska USA Inc., Gilbane Building Company, Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Amadeus It Group, PCL Constructors Inc., Parsons Corporation, McCarthy Holdings Inc., Granite Construction Inc., Mace Group, Austin Industries Inc., Shikun & Binui Ltd., Mott MacDonald, Walsh Group, Crossland Construction, GMR Group, Hill International Inc., GVK Industries Limited d/b/a., Bouygues Construction, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., OHL Group, Kier Group plc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the airport construction market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airport construction market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the airport construction market by increasing the costs of imported construction equipment, security systems, and smart infrastructure components, particularly affecting large-scale terminal projects and airside installations in regions like Asia-Pacific and Europe. These tariffs have slowed project timelines and increased budget allocations for imported materials. However, tariffs have also incentivized the adoption of local manufacturing, encouraged investment in domestically produced technology, and accelerated innovation in sustainable airport construction solutions.

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Airport construction is a systematic and strategic process employed to establish guidelines for the efficient development of an airport in accordance with municipal, state, and federal objectives. The primary objective of airport planning is to ensure the effective utilization of airport resources, meeting the demands of aviation in a financially sustainable manner. This comprehensive approach seeks to create standards that facilitate the optimal functioning and growth of airports, aligning with broader regional and national goals for air transportation.

The primary categories of technologies employed in airport construction encompass security systems, communication systems, and control systems for passenger, cargo, and baggage ground handling, as well as air or ground traffic control. Security systems, within this context, encompass a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, tools, and resources aimed at safeguarding airport infrastructure, personnel, and passengers from unauthorized activities. These technologies are strategically applied in different airport zones, including landside, airside, and terminal side, and find applications across various sectors such as defense and military, as well as commercial and civil domains.

The countries covered in the airport construction market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The airport construction market includes revenues earned by entities through initiatives for the different structures, infrastructure, and facilities at the airport to be built, rebuilt, expanded, relocated, maintained, and repaired. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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