Airport Architecture & Aviation Planning Services

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Shaping the Future of Flight

Airports are vital economic hubs. As an experienced aviation planning and consulting firm, RS&H partners with airports to design for what’s next. Our integrated teams of top airport architects and engineers deliver forward-thinking solutions in terminal planning, airfield design, and aviation forecasting.

From airport terminal modernization to runway and taxiway design, we bring deep technical expertise and a commitment to sustainable airport infrastructure. With services that span Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) environmental documentation to construction oversight, RS&H helps shape resilient airports for the future of flight.

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Aviation Focus Areas & Services

Explore our expertise in airport terminal design and planning services, airfield design, and aviation consulting. As a trusted aviation planning and consulting firm, RS&H delivers innovative and resilient solutions for airports of all sizes.

Airfields

RS&H is a trusted leader in airport runway and taxiway design, offering full-service engineering and construction oversight for airfield projects of every size. Our in-house team delivers FAA-compliant, resilient solutions for airports nationwide.

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Terminals & Facilities

We provide end-to-end airport terminal design and planning services, including terminals, hangars, cargo, and support facilities. Our architects and engineers specialize in airport terminal modernization, connected construction, and sustainable design.

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Aviation Planning

As a leading aviation planning and consulting firm, RS&H supports long-term growth through facility, operational, and financial planning. We guide airports through every stage of aviation planning and forecasting, creating actionable, future-ready strategies that drive success.

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Environmental Services

Our aviation environmental team prepares FAA-compliant environmental documentation services for airports of all sizes. From NEPA and FAR Part 150 compliance to stakeholder engagement and public outreach, we help keep projects moving forward.

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Sustainability & Resilience

RS&H develops sustainable airport infrastructure solutions that support long-term resilience and regulatory compliance. We offer services in stormwater management, PFAS mitigation, air quality, and hazardous materials handling.

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Program Management

We provide turnkey program management services for airport development, acting as an extension of your staff. Our team oversees planning, budgeting, design, construction, and environmental compliance to ensure every goal is met.

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Geospatial Consulting

RS&H’s airfield design consultants use advanced GIS and geospatial tools to support airport planning, design, and asset management. Our web-based platforms and spatial analysis tools streamline complex decision-making.

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Aviation Projects

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Lafayette Regional Airport New Terminal Development

RS&H led the design to deliver a unique building informed by the natural context, rich history, and culture of all the people who settled in the Lafayette area. Extensive research for the project included visiting museums and cultural centers and interviewing community leaders to inform the development of architectural design concepts.

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Runway 18R-36L Rehabilitation

As the airport's prime design consultant, RS&H identified innovative solutions that minimized impacts so that the airport could continue to provide a world-class travel experience for its passengers.

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Jacksonville International Airport Concourse, Security, & Parking Enhancements

JAA retains RS&H as one of a few on-call general consulting firms, which affords us the opportunity to lead and support a variety of project types. Our diversity of staff and service capabilities positions us to serve our client well – no matter the size, scale, or complexity of a project.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport South Deicing Complex

The airport tasked the RS&H-led design team to develop a plan that provided flexibility for simultaneous deicing of five Group V (Airbus A350) or ten Group III (Boeing 737) aircraft, maximizing the airport’s operational capacity during winter months.

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Salt Lake City International Airport Master Plan

Working with SLCDA, RS&H prepared a comprehensive master plan for SLC and a system plan for all three airports to define a coordinated path for development of all SLCDA’s airport facilities.

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John Lengel Honored with the Airports Council J. Bryan Cooper Vision Award

July 29, 2026By Jennifer Nix McGerald, CPSM

John Lengel Jr., PE, ENV SP, Vice President and National Discipline Leader at RS&H, received the 2026 Florida Airports Council J. Bryan Cooper Vision Award. The award recognizes his leadership and lasting contributions to aviation environmental stewardship, sustainability, and resilience.

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Passenger Experience, Reimagined: Designing Airports for the Next Generation of Travelers

July 13, 2026

Mike Rudzinski, AIA, NCARB, explores the trends shaping the next generation of airports, from smarter wayfinding and wellness-focused spaces to advanced air mobility, and how innovative terminal design is creating better passenger experiences.

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Growing in Lafayette: At The Intersection of Community and Aviation

July 8, 2026By Graeme Scott, PE

Growing in Lafayette, RS&H combines local connection with national expertise—supporting the community through partnerships, student engagement, and transformative work at Lafayette Regional Airport.

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An Exceptional Aviation Journey Starts at RS&H

Excellence has been our tradition since 1941. For over eight decades, we have set the standard in meeting the ever-changing needs of the aviation industry and our clients. Contact us to start your journey.

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