Comprehensive airside engineering solutions for commercial airlines, MRO providers, FBO executive terminals, and tactical military airfields. Tailored to Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, and Gulfstream fleet envelopes with Megadoor integration and airside jet-blast resistance.
Aviation facilities demand wide, unobstructed openings. Champion's tension fabric buildings provide clear spans up to 75 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.
Wide openings and zero interior columns for easy aircraft maneuvering and safe storage.
Ideal for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul with bright, shadow-free interiors and high clearances.
Reliable and rapidly deployable structures for modern airport operations.
Cost-effective storage for private jets, turboprops, helicopters, and recreational aircraft.
Full-service maintenance bays with integrated high-output lighting and climate control.
High-volume cross-docking for express logistics, freight forwarders, and ground handlers.
Covered storage and maintenance workshops for tugs, loaders, fuel trucks, and stair units.
Rapidly deployable structures for passenger overflow, seasonal peaks, or airport renovation.
Enclosed fabric structures specialized for aircraft finishing, stripping, and paint prep.
Optimized for hangar door integration and wide-span capability.
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.
| Clear Span Width | Up to 75 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 |
From commercial widebody aircraft MRO facilities to emergency police helicopter bases — explore our field-proven tension fabric hangar installations worldwide.
Accommodates Airbus A330 widebody aircraft. Engineered clear-span space truss with translucent architectural PVDF membrane providing 100% shadow-free daylighting.
Full airside maintenance bay for narrowbody fleet operations with integrated ground support equipment (GSE) access and high-clearance tail bay.
Designed with overhead crane tracks, high-output LED lighting arrays, and certified NFPA 409 foam deluge fire suppression capability.
Rapid-response helicopter base for NPAS EC135 / H135 fleet. Features smooth-glide apron access, integrated helilift cart docking, and maintenance workshops.
Insulated curved fabric structure with high-spec reflective epoxy flooring, housing multiple helicopters simultaneously for pre-flight prep and line checks.
Equipped with multi-section vertical-lifting fabric megadoors engineered to withstand tarmac wind pressures up to 180+ km/h while allowing full wingspan clearance.
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.
Aviation facilities require massive, column-free openings to safely accommodate aircraft wingspans and tail heights.
Airport environments, often located near coasts, subject structures to aggressive salt air and jet exhaust that rot standard steel.
Strict fire codes (NFPA 409) and airport security regulations demand high-performance, certified structural materials.
Our premier aviation solution, capable of spans up to 75 m with integrated hangar door systems for MRO and storage.
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 |
Clear-span designs provide the necessary width for safe aircraft maneuvering without the risk of pillar strikes.
Translucent membranes provide soft, even daylighting that eliminates shadows under fuselages and wings during maintenance.
Increase airport capacity and MRO slots in a fraction of the time required for conventional hangar construction.
Hot-dip galvanized frames and high-tension membranes are designed to withstand the extreme wind pressures of airport tarmacs.
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Consult with our aviation engineers for your hangar or MRO project today.
Get an Aviation QuoteAn aviation enclosure begins with the aircraft movement envelope. Wingspan, tail height, tug paths, docking positions, engine-removal zones and the clear opening of the door must be coordinated before the primary structure is fixed. Spanbest develops the hangar geometry from the operational plan so the building supports safe towing, line maintenance and future fleet changes.
The gable frame, door head beam, guide tracks and foundations are developed together. Door dead load, operational wind and open-door cases are passed into the structural model rather than treated as an afterthought.
Clear height is checked over tails, work platforms and lifting zones. MEP routes, high-bay lighting, compressed air and exhaust extraction are coordinated outside protected aircraft envelopes.
External pressure, suction, dominant openings and jet-blast exposure are assessed for the actual airport position. Corrosion protection is selected for coastal airfields, de-icing chemicals and exhaust exposure.
A hangar can have an impressive nominal span and still operate poorly if its usable envelope is reduced by door pockets, bracing, service rooms or uncoordinated columns. The design team therefore starts with scaled aircraft outlines and towing sweeps. Each aircraft position is checked in plan and elevation, including tail clearance, wing-tip separation and access around engines and landing gear.
Once the operating envelope is approved, the structural bays, door supports, drainage, lighting and maintenance services can be coordinated around it. This sequence reduces late redesign and gives airport operators a calculation package that reflects the way the hangar will actually be used.