Hill International’s global aviation practice delivers award-winning airport program and project management across the full spectrum of airport development. Our services span PM/CM, program management, design oversight, planning, advisory, and terminal, airside, landside, and baggage handling systems, with a strong focus on large programs, greenfield development, and P3/concessions projects. Hill’s proven approach combines risk management, planning, and operational insight, enabling clients from public agencies and airport authorities, airlines and private developers to execute complex airport projects efficiently and sustainably.
With over 600 aviation-focused professionals, over the last 50 years, Hill has successfully delivered more than 250 airport projects in 18 countries and 27 U.S. states and territories. Through this expertise, Hill is currently managing a portfolio of programs valued at over $200 billion.
Programs Hill has delivered have earned global honors, including multiple SkyTrax awards, LEED certifications and other sustainability recognition, and Airports Council International innovation awards.
Hill International partners with a wide range of airport stakeholders, including public agencies, airport authorities, airlines, and private airport developers and operators.
Our aviation team provides comprehensive services across the full airport lifecycle, including program and construction management (PM/CM), program management (PgM), design management, planning oversight, and advisory support. We deliver specialized expertise in terminals, airside and landside facilities, baggage handling systems, central utility plants, and facilities management.
By combining global best practices, risk-based planning, and deep operational insight, Hill helps clients execute complex airport projects efficiently, safely, and sustainably.
Hill leverages best practices developed from our work on more than 250 projects worldwide. We deliver reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions for complex aviation programs. With unmatched expertise, our teams identify challenges early and apply proven strategies to mitigate risks for owners, operators, and stakeholders.
Our deep bench of highly experienced aviation specialists brings extensive PM, CM, and PgM credentials and long-term client relationships. Each assignment is led by experienced staff, supported by aviation subject matter experts and a local team that understands regional regulatory requirements, labor markets, and customs.
We specialize in large-scale airport programs, greenfield development, public-private partnerships (P3) and concession projects, and smart airport planning.
Photo Credit: The Canyon by artist Gordon Huether, courtesy Salt Lake City International Airport
Hill International has delivered major programs at many Skytrax rated airports. This includes three 5-Star airports – an exclusive achievement – including Hamad International Airport (Doha), Bahrain International Airport, and Salalah Airport (Oman). Our teams have also contributed to four 4-Star airports: Abu Dhabi International, Muscat International, San Francisco International, and Seattle-Tacoma International.
These projects reflect Hill’s commitment to excellence in design, construction, operations, and passenger experience, demonstrating our ability to meet the highest global standards in airport development.
Hill’s global aviation team brings decades of experience across a wide range of airport/aviation programs and delivery models. Our experts specialize in funding and regulatory compliance, risk management, and comprehensive program oversight. We also provide hands‑on expertise across all airport facilities—airside, terminal, and landside—whether expanding capacity or maintaining essential infrastructure.
Our capabilities extend to systems integration; operational readiness, activation, and transition (ORAT); commissioning; and quality assurance/quality control. This breadth of experience allows us to support airports through every stage of development, modernization, and operational improvement.
Hill International has contributed to airport programs recognized by leading global industry institutions for excellence in performance, sustainability, innovation, and passenger experience.
Our projects have earned distinctions including the Skytrax World Airport Awards such as Best Airport in the World and World’s Best New Airport; Airports Council International (ACI) World Airport Service Quality Awards; the ACI North America Richard A. Griesbach Award for Excellence in Airport Concessions; the MDQI Award of Excellence; multiple MEED Project Awards, including Mega Project of the Year; and ME Consultant and Big Project Awards.
Hill-supported airports have also achieved LEED Gold Certifications, Airports Going Green Outstanding Sustainability Infrastructure and Program Awards, and ACI Environmental Achievement Awards for environmental management and innovation. These recognitions reflect Hill’s commitment to delivering high-performing, future-ready airport infrastructure worldwide.
The success of Hill International is built on our team of world-class talent. From risk management tools and techniques for world-changing infrastructure programs to quality control for complex campus developments, many of our teams’ ideas and innovations have become industry standards.
If you are looking to help deliver some of the most exciting projects in the world, we invite you to bring your ideas to Hill.
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