Engineering Gateway International Airports
The expansion of Dalaman and Antalya International Airports stands as a landmark achievement in international airport civil engineering. Designed to accommodate explosive growth in Mediterranean tourism and long-haul intercontinental flights, the projects encompassed complete terminal construction, aircraft apron expansion, and high-load runway paving.
Engineering Consortium Synergies
Delivered under EPC master development contracts by GY & Sons Holding alongside leading international civil engineering corporations, the joint venture engineered seismic-resilient space-frame terminal structures, automated baggage handling systems, and ICAO CAT III all-weather approach lighting.
State-of-the-Art Aviation Technology
Terminal Building & Space-Frame Roof
150,000 m² eco-efficient terminal with high-span tubular steel space-frame roof, floor-to-ceiling double-glazed curtain walls, and thermal insulation optimizing HVAC load.
- 60 Check-in counters & 24 automated kiosks
- 16 Glass-walled passenger boarding bridges
Runway Extension & Heavy Apron
3,500-meter asphalt-concrete parallel runway capable of receiving wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, with 45 apron stands and underground fuel hydrants.
- Heavy-duty Pavement Classification (PCN 85)
- 2.4 million m² asphalt & concrete paving
4-Tier Automated Baggage System (BHS)
High-speed baggage sorting network with 100% 3D Explosive Detection System (EDS) X-ray integration, handling over 7,500 bags per hour with automated barcode routing.
- 5.2 km conveyor belt network
- Automated early bag storage (EBS)
Avionics & CAT III Precision Lighting
Complete ICAO Category III precision approach lighting, LED center-line runway lights, surface movement radar (SMR), and digital air traffic control tower integration.
- 1,800 In-pavement LED runway lights
- 24/7 All-weather zero-visibility landing
5-Phase Airport Execution Methodology
Runway Extension Excavation & Polymer-Modified Asphalt Paving
Excavation and compaction of sub-base layers across 3,500 meters of runway line, laying polymer-modified asphalt concrete capable of withstanding 400-ton aircraft landing impact loads.
150,000 m² Terminal Space-Frame Steel Roof Assembly
Erection of 8,500 tons of structural steel space-frame roof trusses providing 60-meter clear column-free spans for passenger departure check-in halls and security screening zones.
High-Performance Glass Curtain Wall & Jet Bridge Installation
Installation of acoustic double-glazed glass curtain walls around the entire concourse, along with 16 dual-aperture telescopic glass passenger boarding bridges (jet bridges).
Baggage Handling System & CAT III Precision Lighting
Deployment of the 5.2 km automated baggage conveyor system with 3D EDS scanners, followed by the installation of 1,800 LED airfield ground lighting fixtures and runway touch-down sensors.
ICAO Flight Calibration, Safety Audit & Commissioning
Conducting flight calibration trials using specialized aircraft to verify ILS CAT III instrument landing signals, followed by official ICAO certification and commercial inaugural flights.
International Airports Visual Gallery
International Tourism & Economic Growth
20M+ Passenger Capacity
Expanded annual passenger handling capacity from 6 million to over 20 million, supporting international flight routes from Europe, GCC, and Asia.
Intercontinental Wide-Body Access
Runway extensions unlocked direct long-haul flights using Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft without payload or fuel restrictions.
Economic Tourism Catalyst
Generated billions of dollars in annual regional tourism revenue and created thousands of permanent airport and hospitality jobs.