Airport Cargo Terminal & MRO Hangar Architecture
Air-cargo terminals and aircraft MRO hangars — long-span structures with airside ramp integration.
HOK designs cargo terminals and MRO hangars where the architectural, structural and operational programmes are tightly intertwined. Cargo facility scope covers landside truck-court planning, ULD storage, automated ETV systems integration, perishable / pharma temperature-controlled zones, and airside ramp positions for narrowbody and widebody freighter operations. MRO hangar work covers wide-bay long-span structures (typically 90-150 m clear span for widebody fleets), tail-fin docks, jacking foundations, FOD-controlled finishes, fire-suppression interfaces and integration with paint, NDT and engine-test facilities. Sustainability runs through both — LEED Gold target, daylighting, photovoltaic-ready roofs aligned to GCC carbon-reduction strategies. References include cargo and MRO planning for North American carriers and consultation work in the Middle East.
Key specs
| MRO hangar clear span | 90-150 metres for widebody |
| Cargo terminal size (typical) | 50,000-200,000 sqm |
| Cargo throughput | 200,000-1,000,000 tonnes/year |
| Airside ramp positions | 8-24 freighter stands typical |
| Special zones | Pharma (cool chain) · Perishable · DG · Mail |
| Sustainability target | LEED Gold typical · PV-ready roof |
| Structural delivery | Long-span steel + composite, Revit + IFC |