Airside Infrastructure

Aviation & Hangar Solutions

Massive clear-span structures for aircraft storage, maintenance, and air cargo. Built for speed, safety, and operational excellence in airside environments.

Clear Span Performance

Wingspan Ready Engineering

Aviation facilities demand wide, unobstructed openings. Champion's tension fabric buildings provide clear spans up to 80 m, accommodating multiple small aircraft or large commercial jets. Our structures can be equipped with specialized hangar doors (megadoors, bottom-rolling, or fabric-fold) to suit any tail height.

The translucent interior provides a shadow-free environment that is ideal for precision maintenance work.

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Max Wingspan Clearance

Wide openings and zero interior columns for easy aircraft maneuvering and safe storage.

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MRO Capability

Ideal for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul with bright, shadow-free interiors and high clearances.

Applications

Airport Infrastructure

Reliable and rapidly deployable structures for modern airport operations.

General Aviation Hangars

Cost-effective storage for private jets, turboprops, helicopters, and recreational aircraft.

MRO Facilities

Full-service maintenance bays with integrated high-output lighting and climate control.

Air Cargo Hubs

High-volume cross-docking for express logistics, freight forwarders, and ground handlers.

Ground Support (GSE)

Covered storage and maintenance workshops for tugs, loaders, fuel trucks, and stair units.

Temporary Terminal Space

Rapidly deployable structures for passenger overflow, seasonal peaks, or airport renovation.

Paint & Blast Booths

Enclosed fabric structures specialized for aircraft finishing, stripping, and paint prep.

Products

Aviation Structures

Optimized for hangar door integration and wide-span capability.

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Tension Fabric Building (TFB)

The standard for aviation. Massive clear spans, high apex for tail clearance, and the ability to mount heavy hangar door systems directly to the steel frame.

Technical Specs

Hangar Capabilities

Clear Span Width	Up to 80 m (Engineered for Wingspan)
Hangar Door Types	Megadoors, Bi-fold, Sliding, or Fabric-fold systems
Fire Rating	Compliant with NFPA 409 standards and local codes
Interior Environment	Shadow-free daylighting (Translucent PVC fabric)
Deployment Time	Structure install in 4-8 weeks depending on size
Wind Load Capacity	Site-engineered for airport tarmac pressures

FAQ

Aviation Hangar FAQ

Yes. We engineer the gable end frames to handle the specific wind loads and weight requirements of various hangar door systems, including vertical lifting megadoors and bottom-rolling sliders.

Absolutely. The translucent PVC membrane allows for 1 m² of fabric to provide significant natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day and eliminating shadows under wings and fuselages.

Our buildings are engineered to site-specific wind loads that include the dynamic pressures found on airport tarmacs. The tensioned membrane system is vibration-dampening and extremely durable against air pressure spikes.

Yes, we design in accordance with NFPA 409 and other international fire standards, including provisions for foam suppression systems and fire-rated fabric membranes.

Challenges

Key Challenges in Aviation

Wingspan Clearance

Aviation facilities require massive, column-free openings to safely accommodate aircraft wingspans and tail heights.

Salt Air Corrosion

Airport environments, often located near coasts, subject structures to aggressive salt air and jet exhaust that rot standard steel.

Safety Compliance

Strict fire codes (NFPA 409) and airport security regulations demand high-performance, certified structural materials.

The Champion Solution

Airside Ready Infrastructure

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Tension Fabric Buildings (TFB)

Our premier aviation solution, capable of spans up to 80 m with integrated hangar door systems for MRO and storage.

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Standard Fabric Buildings

Ideal for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) storage, air cargo staging, and temporary passenger terminal expansions.

Facility Type	Typical Span	Tail Clearance	Wind Resistance
Heli/Private Hangar	25 m	10 m	180 km/h
Regional Jet MRO	45 m	16 m	180 km/h
Commercial Hangar	75 m	22 m	180 km/h

Industry Benefits

Why It Matters in Aviation

Wingspan Ready

Clear-span designs provide the necessary width for safe aircraft maneuvering without the risk of pillar strikes.

Shadow-Free Work

Translucent membranes provide soft, even daylighting that eliminates shadows under fuselages and wings during maintenance.

Rapid Expansion

Increase airport capacity and MRO slots in a fraction of the time required for conventional hangar construction.

Tarmac Durability

Hot-dip galvanized frames and high-tension membranes are designed to withstand the extreme wind pressures of airport tarmacs.

Explore more aviation application scenarios or learn about engineering for wind loads and snow loads.