This educational plan contains the most updated knowledge on Airport Infrastructure in all its dimensions”

The specific field of airports have undergone transformations at the same time as society has, in order to bring a higher level of safety to air travel.

This postgraduate diploma in Airport Infrastructure has been designed to design, manage and understand the "air side" of them, that is, everything related to the aeronautical outdoor areas such as the airfield, service roads and lanes, as well as everything related to air transport. On the other hand, it also focuses on non-aeronautical outdoor areas, i.e., those related to service roads for vehicles, power plants or fire stations, among others.

The study plan continues to delve into the entire dimension of airport signage, beaconing and lighting. This section delves into the lighting needs of runways for airplanes and helicopters, as well as for horizontal runway and taxiway markings. It also emphasizes braking and standby lights, and those issues that have to do with important aspects of airfield lighting.

Finally, the program ends by delving into airport pavement issues such as apron design and preparation, and the design of flexible and rigid airport pavements. Work is also done on materials and their sustainable use. This section has a practical dimension so that students can develop their own skills.

In the most convenient and practical way, this fully online program is designed to redirect their career path and update knowledge in design, construction and operation of Airport Infrastructure. In addition, it has teaching staff that are always available to the students and the pedagogical resources available on the virtual platform so that students can progress through the content at their own speed and pace. 

This postgraduate diploma has been designed for you to update your knowledge on Airport Infrastructure at your own pace" 

This postgraduate diploma in Airport Infrastructure contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Airport Infrastructures
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Take advantage of this opportunity to study online and in the most comfortable way in design, construction and operation of Airport Infrastructure" 

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who bring to this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to prepare in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Become an expert in the field of "airside" Airport Infrastructure and everything related to the exterior of airports"

Learn all about lighting, beaconing and safety lighting, as well as runway paving with this postgraduate diploma"

This educational program provides students with the skills to design, build and operate air-side airport infrastructures, i.e., external areas for aeronautical and non-aeronautical transport. It also deals with the issues of signage, lighting and signposting, as well as the choice and use of rigid or flexible pavement, suitable for esplanades. 

This complete program will give you the necessary notions about the "air side" or external side of an airport”

General objectives

• Provide the professional with the specific and necessary knowledge to perform with a critical and formed opinion in any phase of planning, design, construction or operation of the airport
• Determine the problems of airport design and look for solutions adjusted to the airport's needs
• Master the main constraints involved in an airport project
• Acquire a specialized approach and be able to monitor the management of any airport department
• Apply the latest techniques used in the industry today 
• Outline the new trends that airports plan to implement in the post-COVID era
• To deepen the knowledge of the different critical and common airside infrastructures and their design

Specific objectives

Module 1. Airside Airport Infrastructures

• Identify the optimal location for an airport
• Detailing the content and drafting a master plan
• Master the airport manual, as a starting point for an airport
• Delve into runway types and runway designs
• Delve into the types and design of a taxiway and its parts
• Master the types and design of aprons 
• Determine the problems in the construction of apron slabs on aprons
• Identify the drainage systems needed in an airport, as well as their design
• Analyze the safety areas and design of airports
• Master the minimum requirements of a heliport
• Acquire heliport design skills
• To delve into the requirements and design of the taxiways

Module 2. Airside Aeronautic Infrastructures

• Address the problems of operating a de-icing platform
• Identify the Location Requirements of an SSEI
• Identify the parts of a fire station 
• Develop the ability to functionally design a power station 
• Expand the knowledge to design signaling, hawker, and state pavilion parks 
• Delve into fencing design issues
• Design engine test areas 
• Identify the functional requirements of boarding bridges
• Identify the functional requirements of airport service tunnels
• Master the airport simulation software

Module 3. VPAs and non-VPAs at the Airport

• In-depth depth horizontal runway markings, taxiways, apron horizontal markings, anywhere on the airfield
• Identify in depth runway, taxiway, apron and airfield lighting systems
• Detail the types of signs usable on an airfield
• Design the airfield signage information system
• Know the requirements for matching AAVV and radio aids
• Identify apron lighting requirements
• Monitor compliance with lighting requirements

Module 4. Airport Pavements

• Identify the importance of pavements in the life of the airport
• Identify the constituent materials of pavements
• Know the requirements for the installation of the work units that make up the pavements
• Learn more about the design parameters of an apron
• Go in depth into the dimensioning of rigid pavements, to dimension flexible pavements
• Detailing of pavement monitoring methods
• Identify pavement defects and the causes of these defects
• Distinguish the repair and reinforcement actions to be recommended in each situation

Face new challenges in your professional career as an expert in outdoor areas in Airport Infrastructure with this fully online program”