Connecting Hometowns, One Airport at a Time

As one of the nation’s top airport contractors, we’re proud to deliver projects that connect communities, from metropolitan areas to rural regions.

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  • #1

    Aviation Contractor
    (ENR, BD+C, ABC)

  • 380+

    Aviation Projects

  • $1.4B

    Completed in
    Regional Airport Projects

Building Gateways That Matter

Regional airports are the front doors to our hometowns, connecting local communities to opportunity, growth, and the people who matter most.

Since 2018, our Mid South team has partnered with airport owners across the region to deliver award-winning projects that strengthen those connections while creating lasting economic impact. By prioritizing local contractors, trades, and suppliers, our projects help support regional jobs and reinvest dollars back into the communities they serve.

At Asheville Regional Airport, we helped transform an emerging aviation hub into one of the fastest-growing airports in the country, demonstrating what thoughtful investment in regional aviation can mean for both connectivity and economic vitality.

As an employee-owned company, our commitment runs deeper than construction. We build with care, pride, and a shared belief in strengthening the places we call home.

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AVL airport interior – concourse perspective

Building Opportunity Through Local Partnerships

Hensel Phelps strengthens communities by creating real opportunities for local businesses and workforce talent through early outreach, mentorship and support. Proven on major airport programs, this approach helps small firms grow, local workers advance and projects deliver lasting impact.  

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Reality Capture & Laser Scanning: Unlocking What’s Possible

From airport expansions to critical renovations, laser scanning allows Hensel Phelps to capture millions of data points and translate them into highly accurate digital models. This clarity empowers owners and design partners to make informed decisions, reduce rework, maintain operations and ultimately build with greater confidence.

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Airport Construction Case Studies

Asheville Case Study

Asheville Regional Airport Terminal Modernization and Expansion Case Study

Modernizing AVL while keeping the airport fully operational—using visual planning tools to reduce risk and speed decisions.

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Nashville (BNA) Case Study

Track3D: Transforming Construction Efficiency at Nashville International Airport (BNA) Case Study

Using Track3D’s AI-powered reality captures, the team verified installed quantities in near real time—reducing field walks, disputes and rework across BNA’s Concourse D and A projects.

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Built on Relationships, Grounded in Community

Our commitment to making a local impact extends well beyond the jobsite. Our employees actively volunteer with local nonprofit organizations including Tucker’s House, Saddle Up!, Manna House, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the American Heart Association. Supporting causes that strengthen families, improve health, and uplift neighbors across the region.  

 We also stay engaged in the professional community through organizations such as Urban Land Institute East Tennessee and Greater Tennessee, Associated Builders and Contractors, Design-Build Institute of America and NAIOP, helping shape the future of the built environment locally. 

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