Building in Airport Environments

Delivering critical works without disrupting operations

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Building in Live Aviation Environments

Aviation infrastructure projects operate within some of the most controlled and safety-critical environments in the country. Work must be carefully coordinated around flight schedules, passengers, and essential systems.

Leighs has experience delivering projects beyond the terminal, including apron works and facilities within active airport environments. We understand the need for precise planning, strict safety protocols, and close coordination with airport authorities and operators.

A dependable aviation infrastructure partner

Operational awareness
We plan and deliver work around live airport operations, maintaining safety and continuity at all times.
Disciplined delivery
Clear processes, experienced leadership, and strong site controls underpin our approach.
Collaborative working
We work closely with airport stakeholders, operators, and consultants to manage interfaces and reduce risk.

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Shared Foundations

Building places that last also means contributing to the communities around them. This sits at the heart of our Shared Foundations approach.

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust

In regional areas, fast access to care saves lives. This service provides vital emergency support across Canterbury and the West Coast, where distance and time make a real difference.

Amotai

Inclusive supply chains create stronger industries. Amotai connects Māori and Pasifika businesses with opportunity, supporting diversity, capability, and long-term community impact.

Auckland Rescue Helicoptor Trust

When emergencies happen, this service is there for our communities. Supporting the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust reflects our respect for the critical care they deliver every day.

Working airside and landside

Airport projects demand specialist knowledge and disciplined execution. Our teams are experienced in navigating access controls, safety systems, and operational interfaces without disrupting airport activity.

We plan our work around:

Airside and apron environments
Working alongside live flight operations
Managing interfaces with airport authorities and tenants
High-safety and compliance-driven sites

Our approach prioritises safety, predictability, and continuity of service.

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Airways Air Traffic Control Facility

Leighs delivered a fully base-isolated IL4 compound for Airways NZ, housing staff and equipment. Designed to the new US post-event resilience standard, it’s NZ’s most seismically resilient building, ensuring operational continuity.

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CIAL Gate 15

Working in an operational airport environment, including ‘airside’, required strict adherence to security (including scheduling works to ensure staff have clearance prior to entering restricted zones) and careful management of site activities.

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Mars Stand Redevelopment

Undertaken in an operational, security-critical environment. To reduce security risks and ensure foreign objects didn’t make their way airside, the units were constructed off-site and transported across the apron for installation.

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Featured Aviation Infrastructure Assets

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Construction in defence, justice, and high-security settings demands precision, controlled access, and absolute reliability — areas we know well.

Our Capabilities

Discover the full range of Leighs’ capabilities — from health and education to commercial, civic, and specialised projects.

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