Aviation Services
Services
- Strategic Airport Development
- Airport Planning
- Environmental Reviews
- Aeronautical Surveying
- Design & Construction
- Airport Building Facilities
- GIS Services
- Airport Zoning
- Approach Development
- Airside or Landside
Our aviation planners and engineers dig deep to help you soar.
We have experienced airport professionals— including staff with pilot licenses—who keep up with the latest trends, insights, funding opportunities, and standards. From communication and consensus building with stakeholders to hangar and land lease management to environmental concerns, we will support you.
Airport Management
Bolton & Menk can help you manage some of the larger aviation issues airport sponsors experience. We look at your airport development challenges and find proactive, practical solutions before any engineering takes place.
We think about projects from both management and user perspectives. We sit down with you to learn about your short- and long-term goals and customize real solutions. Our experts can provide
- Airport overviews and market analysis
- Primary guiding document reviews
- Land rent surveys
- FBO overview and market analysis
- Supply/demand analysis
- Hangar rent analysis
- Feasibility studies
- Business plans to increase recurring revenue
Planning for Your Future
Bolton & Menk has proven experience completing planning activities that are vital to airport development. Through airport master planning, we evaluate on and off airport needs. Our process formulates the necessary justification for future projects and develops efficiencies for upcoming steps, including environmental reviews and zoning, early project understanding, and funding opportunities. We identify key milestones, potential hurdles, and opportunities for stakeholder engagement to keep the airport’s goals at the forefront.
Airside of Landside – We’ve Got You Covered
Our airside aviation experience includes airfield pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, runway, apron and taxiway extensions, safety improvements, lighting, and navigational aids. We also offer a highly efficient process of using recycled asphalt and concrete, saving more than 30 percent on conventional mill and fill. On the landside, we have vast experience developing sites including hangars, terminals, SRE facilities, and aircraft maintenance facilities. We can also construct entrance roads, security improvements, and fuel facilities. Our custom airport building facilities balance aesthetic appeal with a high degree of functionality. We stay current on local regulations that affect your projects.

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Runway 14/32 Relocation and Extension, City of Perry, Iowa
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Des Moines Flying Services, Des Moines International Airport, Iowa
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Runway 14/32 Reconstruction & Widening, City of Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Widening Runway 14/32 to 75 feet allowed for a safer operational environment for pilots, considering
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Bolton & Menk recognizes the importance of investing in new technologies to help our clients
UAS Services Delivering Accurate, High-Resolution Data
At Bolton and Menk, our reality capture crew excels in fleet management and planning, allowing
Aviation Planning Services for Airport Development
Bolton & Menk’s aviation planning services help airports navigate growth, compliance, and community engagement with
Two Harbors Airport Terminal Building Wins MCOA Award
We are proud to share that the Terminal Building Replacement at the City of Two
Perry Municipal Airport Receives Iowa Concrete Award
The Perry Municipal Airport has been honored with the Iowa Concrete Pavement Association (ICPA) Award
Lindgren Joins Bolton & Menk as Aviation Group Leader
We’re excited to announce the addition of Elliott Lindgren to the Bolton & Menk team
Bolton & Menk Opens New Denver, Colorado Office
We are growing – this time in the Southwest! We are excited to share the