Introduction to Airport Engineering Course
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The Introduction to Airport Engineering course provides an overview of the essential components and key processes in the design, construction, and operation of airports. It explores topics such as runway design, air traffic management, airport security, and environmental sustainability. It focuses on the application of engineering principles to optimize the efficiency and safety of airport operations, covering aspects such as infrastructure, equipment, and international regulations.
The course offers an introduction to best practices in airport planning and management, including capacity analysis, aircraft routing optimization, and emergency management. The latest technologies used in airports, such as air traffic control and security systems, are examined. This training is ideal for aspiring aeronautical engineers, airport planners, and industry professionals seeking to understand the complexity of the airport environment.
Introduction to Airport Engineering Course
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
275 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Airport Design and Management: Fundamentals of Airport Engineering
- Key principles of airport design and planning.
- International standards and regulations governing airport construction and operation.
- Feasibility studies and environmental impact analyses for airport projects.
- Design of runways, taxiways, and aprons, including geometry, capacity, and safety.
- Terminal design, including passenger flow, baggage handling, and commercial areas.
- Air navigation and air traffic control systems.
- Lighting, signage, and security systems in airports.
- Airport operations management, including flight scheduling and emergency management.
- Maintenance and management of airport assets.
- Emerging technologies in airport design and management (automation, sustainability).
2. Analysis and Optimization of Airport Systems: Introduction to Engineering
- Fundamentals of airport engineering and its impact on safety and efficiency.
- Principles of airport design and operation: runways, taxiways, aprons, and terminals.
- Analysis of air traffic management (ATM) systems and their optimization.
- Airport capacity assessment and expansion strategies.
- Study of international regulations and standards in the airport industry.
- Application of simulation and modeling tools for scenario analysis.
- Implementation of innovative technologies to improve the passenger experience.
- Risk analysis and security management at airports.
- Optimization of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in airport operations.
- Introduction to airport infrastructure engineering: pavements, lighting systems, and navigation aids.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Mastery of Aerodynamics and Helicopter Dynamics in Airport Engineering
Understand the fundamental principles of helicopter aerodynamics, including lift, drag, and flight control.
Study helicopter flight dynamics, addressing stability, controllability, and maneuverability.
Analyze advanced aerodynamics, such as rotor airflow, airfoil, and rotor wake effects.
Explore helicopter structural dynamics, including vibration, fatigue, and failure mode analysis.
Explore helicopter flight control systems, including hydraulic, electrical, and digital control systems.
Evaluate helicopter rotor design, including airfoil selection, blade design, and performance analysis.
Become familiar with the regulations and standards applicable to the design and operation of helicopters in airport engineering.
Apply simulation and analysis tools to evaluate helicopter performance and safety.
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints using FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
5. Principles of Design and Operation of Runways and Aprons in Airport Engineering
- Fundamentals of runway and airport apron design.
- Applicable international standards and regulations (ICAO, FAA.
- Geometry and configuration of runways, taxiways, and aprons.
- Structural design of flexible and rigid pavements.
- Materials and technical specifications for airport pavements.
- Load evaluation and stress analysis of pavements.
- Surface and subsurface drainage in airport areas.
- Lighting and signaling systems on runways and aprons.
- Erosion control and slope protection.
- Maintenance and rehabilitation of airport pavements.
- Design and operation of airport security management systems.
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6. Airport Infrastructure Planning and Design: An Introduction
6. Airport Infrastructure Planning and Design: An Introduction
- Understand the key elements for strategic airport planning, including demand, capacity, and growth analysis.
- Evaluate the geotechnical and topographic factors that influence the design of airport infrastructure, such as runways, taxiways, and aprons.
- Identify the essential components for runway design, considering length, width, orientation, and surfaces, and their relationship to aircraft type and weather conditions.
- Apply international standards and regulations (ICAO, FAA) in the design and construction of airports, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
- Analyze the different airport lighting and signaling systems, including runway, taxiway, and approach lights, and their impact on air safety.
- Introduce passenger and cargo terminal design concepts, including passenger flow, waiting areas, and handling baggage and security.
Explore sustainable design options and green technologies in airport infrastructure, including energy efficiency, waste management, and emissions reduction.
Understand the importance of maintenance and asset management in airport infrastructure, including inspection, repair, and replacement programs.
Who this program is for:
Introduction to Airport Engineering Course
- Recent graduates in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals with industry experience, including:
- Engineers from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), both helicopters and eVTOL vehicles.
- Personnel from Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Organizations.
- Consultants specializing in the airport and advanced air mobility sector.
- Researchers and technical staff from technology centers focused on aviation.
- Specialists in key areas of aeronautical engineering, such as such as:
- Flight Test Engineers.
- Personnel involved in aircraft certification processes.
- Avionics Engineers.
- Flight control and dynamics specialists who wish to expand their knowledge.
- Personnel from regulatory bodies and aeronautical authorities, as well as professionals involved in the development of urban air mobility (UAM) and eVTOL, who seek to acquire skills in compliance areas.
Recommended Requirements: Basic knowledge of aerodynamics, control systems, and structures is recommended. Proficiency in English (ES/EN) at level B2+ or C1. Bridging tracks are available for those who need them.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
**Module 1 — Airport Design and Management: Fundamentals of Airport Engineering**
1.1 Airport Design and Planning: Initial Considerations
1.2 Site Study and Site Selection
1.3 Geometric Design of Runways, Taxiways, and Aprons
1.4 Design of Terminals and Airport Buildings
1.5 Air Navigation and Traffic Control Systems
1.6 Airport Security Management
1.7 Airport Operational Management and Efficiency
1.8 Airport Sustainability Design and Management
1.9 Regulatory Framework and International Standards
1.10 Case Study: Design and Management of a Specific Airport
2.2 eVTOL and UAM: Electric Propulsion, Multiple Rotors
2.2 Emerging Certification Requirements (SC-VTOL, Special Conditions)
2.3 Energy and Thermal in E-Propulsion (Batteries/Inverters)
2.4 Design for Maintainability and Modular Swaps
2.5 LCA/LCC in Rotorcraft and eVTOL (Footprint and Cost)
2.6 Operations & Vertiports: Airspace Integration
2.7 Data & Digital Thread: MBSE/PLM for Change Control
2.8 Tech Risk and Readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL
2.9 IP, Certifications, and Time-to-Market
2.20 Case Study: Go/No-Go with Risk Matrix
3.3 Key Factors in Airport Site Selection
3.2 Risk Assessment and Initial Environmental Impact Analysis
3.3 Conceptual Design of Runway and Taxiway Layout
3.4 Estimation of Capacity and Projected Air Traffic
3.5 Development of Preliminary Terminal Plans and Schematics
3.6 Safety and Security Considerations in the Conceptual Design
3.7 Preliminary Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Project
3.8 Market Studies and Passenger Demand Analysis
3.9 Integration with Multimodal Transport and Surrounding Infrastructure
3.30 Presentation of the Conceptual Design and Review with Stakeholders
4.4 eVTOL and UAM: Electric Propulsion, Multiple Rotors
4.2 Emerging Certification Requirements (SC-VTOL, Special Conditions)
4.3 Energy and Thermal in E-Propulsion (Batteries/Inverters)
4.4 Design for Maintainability and Modular Swaps
4.5 LCA/LCC in Rotorcraft and eVTOL (Footprint and Cost)
4.6 Operations & Vertiports: Airspace Integration
4.7 Data & Digital Thread: MBSE/PLM for Change Control
4.8 Tech Risk and Readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL
4.9 IP, Certifications, and Time-to-Market
4.40 Case Study: Go/No-Go with Risk Matrix
5.5 Runway Design: Criteria and Specifications
5.5 Airport Pavements: Materials and Durability
5.3 Runway Geometry: Curve and Slope Design
5.4 Runway Marking and Signaling: Regulations and Standards
5.5 Runway Lighting: Systems and Technologies
5.6 Runway Operation: Procedures and Safety
5.7 Air Traffic Management on Runways: Capacity and Efficiency
5.8 Runway Maintenance: Inspection and Repair
5.9 Apron Design: Aircraft Parking
5.50 Apron Design: Layout and Configuration
6.6 Airport Strategic Planning
6.2 Conceptual and Functional Design
6.3 Capacity and Demand Analysis
6.4 Runway and Taxiway Design
6.5 Apron and Terminal Design
6.6 Support Infrastructure: Services and Buildings
6.7 Environmental and Sustainability Considerations
6.8 Economic and Financial Evaluation of the Project
6.9 Airport Project Management
6.60 Applicable Regulations and Standards
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).