AVIATION SERVICES
Built on collaboration. Focused on helping people. Building the world we want to see.
FINDING A BETTER WAY.
CHA is an innovative, full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program/construction management firm providing a wide range of technology-enhanced design and planning services to public, private and institutional clients within seven major markets: Commercial, Education, Government, Manufacturing, Transportation, Utility and Water Resources.
No matter the industry, scale or timeline, our market-spanning capabilities strengthen our ability to deliver beyond what our clients need, exactly when they need it.
ENR
TOP 500 FIRM
70+ YEARS OF SERVICE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AWARD
WINNING FIRM
YOUR COMPLETE AVIATION PARTNER
Every airport, regardless of its size, depends on a unique set of facilities and infrastructure to meet the specific needs of their community, stakeholders, and partners. Our team excels in delivering specialized airside, landside, and facility-related planning and design. We bring a wealth of experience to our aviation clients so that they can continue to be viable assets to the communities they serve.
Design
Whether the need is improvement to airside runways, taxiways, and aprons, landside roadways, bridges and parking lots, or terminals, hangars and maintenance buildings, our team’s aviation design experience spans from some of the World’s busiest commercial service airports to general aviation airfields.
Planning and Programming
What do we need? When do we need it? How will we pay for it? Our planning and programming team provides answers to these types of questions from our clients every day. Through Master Plans, ALP Updates, aviation activity forecasting, facility assessments, asset management, feasibility studies, project/ program definition studies, continuous planning, and grant and financial services, the professionals in our planning and programming team provide data driven, needs based solutions to help our clients achieve their goals.
Environmental
Reducing environmental risk while maintaining airport operations and development is the mission of our environmental team. Our environmental professionals develop and support airport sustainability plans and project programs. We prepare environmental documents for NEPA compliance. We prepare plans to prevent spills and pollution; coordinate environmental permits with federal, state, and local agencies; and we prepare wildlife hazard management plans. Our actions enable clients to operate and expand their airports in a manner that supports community goals and is compliant with environmental regulations.
Construction
Our construction services team includes seasoned construction professionals who provide construction contract administration, construction engineering, resident observation, and quality assurance testing and surveying services. We understand airport operational safety and security requirements, and we are experts with FAA technical specifications, and FAA construction contract terms and conditions including Buy American, DBE, and FAA grant reporting requirements.
Because we are a full-service consulting firm, we can bring the wide variety of experts needed to serve our aviation clients. At the heart of our approach is the seamless integration of solutions - from airside facilities, where aircraft take off, land, and taxi, to the landside facilities catering to passenger terminals, ground transportation, and parking. CHA has a proven track record in serving the aviation industry as trusted advisors to airport sponsors, both large and small. Our team brings a wide range of experience focused on creating solutions for a cohesive airport environment that optimizes efficiency, safety, and passenger experience. Our innovative solutions provide a world of possibility. From engineering excellence to sustainable design and construction, we are here to elevate your projects and make a positive impact.
Your Trusted Aviation Partner
CHA’s aviation solutions team is a significant part of our core business, with over 80 professionals focused on airport clients and aviation issues. We know and work closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), US Department of Defense (USDOD), Department of Transportations (DOT), and other agencies that impact airport planning, operations, design, and construction. Our team understands how airport planning and development is different from other facilities and often focuses on safety, security, and efficiency. It is further driven by costs and funding strategies, with support for the airlines, tenants, and public.
Our aviation team specializes in providing tailored services to our airport clients, all with the seamless ability to tap into the entire company’s full resources. The multidisciplined nature of CHA allows us to provide a broad range of expertise to our clients. Our commitment to maintaining this technical expertise allows CHA to drive project schedules, resulting in reduced costs for our clients.
43+
Offices globally
2,000+
Multi-discipline staff
73 Years in business
Compliance Planning, Permitting, Training and Evaluation
CHA provides comprehensive environmental compliance services, leveraging our deep understanding of regulatory programs and how they affect each facet of airport operations. We actively participate in aviation trade organizations to share best practices and develop customized solutions. Our team expertly manages environmental permits, minimizes impacts, and collaborates with regulatory agencies to streamline the permitting process. We address urgent compliance challenges and prioritize training for sustained compliance. Our training programs encompass classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and self-directed learning, ensuring that airport and tenant staff are well-informed and engaged. For well-established environmental programs, we evaluate program implementation and provide insights into opportunities for improvement.
Ecological and Wildlife
CHA collaborates with NGOs and government agencies on ecosystem planning, restoration, permitting, and natural resource consulting. We provide high-quality, sciencebased services, conducting fieldwork and technical studies for NEPA and state requirements. Our expertise includes wildlife management, endangered species mitigation, and wetland permitting. We excel in FAA Wildlife Hazard Program requirements and offer training in wildlife management. Our specialists are knowledgeable in federal and state regulations, working with agencies like the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Environmental Monitoring, Assessment, Investigation, and Remediation
CHA delivers effective environmental monitoring, assessment, investigation, and remediation services to help airports understand and mitigate their potential environmental liabilities. Our expertise encompasses surface water sampling, Phase I and II site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, UST closures, and spill characterization. We also offer specialized guidance on PFAS risk management, from researching historical AFFF use areas to developing airport-specific site models, delineating contamination extents, and identifying longterm containment or disposal options. Our services and solutions enable airports to proactively manage their facilities and efficiently and cost-effectively implement remedial measures, when needed.
Sustainability Planning, Implementation, and Performance Tracking
CHA offers comprehensive airport sustainability services, including tailored strategies for energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint minimization. Our expert team conducts assessments, completes energy audits, recycling plans, and assists with Sustainable Airport Master Plans. We implement best practices for renewable energy integration and eco-friendly infrastructure development. Using the Envision process, we guide sustainable infrastructure projects and provide performance tracking during construction, ensuring continuous improvement and helping airports achieve environmental objectives and operational efficiency.
OUR SOLUTIONS
NEPA and State Environmental Documentation
NEPA Strategy
• EA and CatEx Preparation
• DOT Section 4(f) Evaluations
• Aircraft Noise Analysis
• Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act Coordination
• Section 743 Coordination
Environmental Justice (EJ) Analysis
• General Conformity Evaluations
• LWCF Section 6(f) Evaluations
• Floodplains Analysis
• FAA and Agency Coordination
Compliance Planning, Permitting, Training, and Evaluation
• Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank Inspections
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Stormwater Monitoring and Reporting
• NPDES and Wastewater Permitting
• Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Discharges
• Spent Aircraft Deicing Fluid Management
• Clean Air Act (CAA) Emissions Inventories Air Emissions Source Permitting
• EPCRA Tier II Inventories and Reporting
• Hazardous Materials Management Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
• PFAS Risk Management Planning
• AFFF to F3 ARFF Apparatus and Hangar Transition Planning
• Compliance Program Inspections and Auditing
• Agency Coordination and Negotiation
Environmental Monitoring, Assessment, Investigation, and Remediation
Spill Response, Reporting, and Remediation
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
• Surface Water Quality Monitoring
Monitoring Well Installation and Groundwater Monitoring
• Soil Borings and Sampling
• AFFF Transition Residual Waste Disposal
PFAS Characterization, Delineation, and Remediation
• RCRA Site Assessment, Characterization, Interim Action, and Remedy Implementation
CERCLA Remedial Investigation, Feasibility Study, and Remedial Action
• Asbestos, Lead Paint, and Mold Survey and Abatement Design
• State and Federal Agency Coordination
Ecological and Wildlife
• Wetland Delineation and Permitting
• Stream Assessment and Restoration
• Coastal Zone Consistency Determinations
• Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys
• Habitat Management Plans
• Invasive Species Management
• Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Hazard Management Plans
Sustainability Planning, Implementation, and Performance Tracking
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Modeling
• Recycling, Reuse and Waste Reduction Plans Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program (VALE)
• Sustainability Management Plans
• Zero Emissions Vehicle and Infrastructure (ZEV) Consulting Energy Audits
• Envision Consulting and Verification Services
• Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Siting Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)
• Air Emissions Source Permitting
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Heckroth, ENV SP
Rob McGormley
NEPA Lead Compliance Lead
Office: (216) 273-8638
Cell: (216) 904-6283
mheckroth@chasolutions.com
Office: (518) 453-4755
Cell: (614) 296-8383
rmcgormley@chasolutions.com
