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Military Airbases & Aviation Infrastructure

DEP is a full-service aviation design-build firm delivering complete military airbase and commercial airport programs — from concept engineering through commissioning and operational readiness. Compliant with FAA Advisory Circulars and DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

10+
Aviation Projects
5+
Military Airbases
FAA
Series Compliant
UFC
DoD Standards
EPC
Design-Build Delivery

Proven. In-Theater. Operational.

DEP Military Airbase Portfolio — Aircraft Hangars, ATC Tower, Airfield Operations
Hardened Shelters
SANG Airbase, KSA
Airfield Lighting & ATC
Al Jouf & Juba
Maintenance Hangars
Al-Ahsa HAB & DAS

Aviation Design-Build Capabilities

DEP delivers complete aviation projects under a single integrated Design-Build contract — combining engineering, procurement, and construction with single-point accountability. Our multidisciplinary teams execute the full project lifecycle from concept planning through operational readiness.

Our aviation experience covers both military airbase programs and commercial airport infrastructure, with proven delivery on major Saudi Arabian defense aviation programs and international airport development across the MENA region.

  • Complete military airbase design & construction — 40+ building programs
  • Airfield pavement: runways, taxiways, aprons, helipads (flexible & rigid)
  • Airfield lighting systems — runway, taxiway, apron (FAA AC150/5345 / UFC 3-535-01)
  • CNS/ATM navigation aids and air traffic control infrastructure
  • Air traffic control tower design & construction (UFC 4-133-01)
  • Aircraft maintenance hangars and large-span warehouse structures
  • Apron services: GES networks (400Hz), pre-conditioned air, GSE pits, docking systems
  • Perimeter security, fencing, and access control systems
  • Full MEP and infrastructure networks (water, sewer, electrical, communications)

✈ Airfield Works

Grading & Earthworks
Soil Stabilization
Formation Levels
Rigid Pavement (Concrete)
Flexible Pavement (Asphalt)
Hydraulics / Storm Water
Road Networks
Airfield Signage & Marking
Airfield Lighting (AFL)
Non-Visual Nav Aids CNS/ATM
Infrastructure Networks
Perimeter Fencing

🏗 Facilities

Brigade Headquarters
Support Battalions
Air Traffic Control Tower
Personnel Amenities
Recreational / Mess Halls
Storage & Logistics
Maintenance Hangars
Training Facilities
Fire Stations (ARFF)
Mechanical & Electrical Plants
Helipads & Hardstands
Pad Shelters

FAA Advisory Circulars & DoD UFC Compliance

All DEP airfield and facility designs are engineered to comply with both Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars and DoD Unified Facilities Criteria — making our deliverables immediately acceptable for US military and US Government-funded aviation programs.

Facility / System FAA Advisory Circular DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
Airfield Geometry & LayoutAC 150/5300-13UFC 3-260-01
Pavement Design & ConstructionAC 150/5370-10UFC 3-250-01 through 04
Airfield Marking & SignageAC 150/5340-1UFC 3-260-04
Airfield Lighting SystemsAC 150/5345UFC 3-535-01
Non-Visual Navigational AidsUFC CNS/ATM
Hydraulics & Storm WaterAC 150/5320-5UFC 3-230-16
Control TowerFAA Order 6480UFC 4-133-01
Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF)AC 150/5210-6UFC 4-730-10
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Design-Build Advantage: DEP's integrated EPC approach combines engineering, procurement, and construction under a single contract — providing streamlined coordination, reduced project timelines, cost efficiency, enhanced quality control, and single-point accountability for complex airfield programs.

Aviation & Military Airbase Projects

DEP has delivered aviation design-build programs across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Syria, UAE, and Africa — ranging from full military airbase construction to major commercial airport infrastructure.

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Military Airbase

SANG Military Airbase

📍 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Fully integrated military aviation facility comprising 40 buildings including brigade headquarters, support facilities, operational structures, runways, taxiways, aprons, hardstands, helipads, and associated aviation infrastructure.

DEP Scope
  • Redesign & construction management of full airbase
  • Airfield works: pavement, civil engineering, structural & architectural design
  • Complete MEP systems: mechanical, electrical, communications/IT
  • Infrastructure networks: stormwater, sewer, fire hydrants, lighting, electrical distribution
  • Airfield lighting systems, navigational aids, and all operational systems
Airfield PavementAirfield LightingNav AidsControl TowerHangars
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International Airport

King Abdul-Aziz International Airport (KAIA)

📍 Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Major international aviation hub featuring 82 lounges, 96 air bridges, designed to accommodate approximately 30 million passengers annually. Phase 1 commenced 2018.

DEP Scope
  • Full construction of apron piping and electrical services
  • Apron civil works including GES network (400Hz, Blue Water)
  • Pre-conditioned air systems and GSE pits
  • Apron docking systems installation
Apron ServicesGES Network400HzCivil Works30M pax/yr
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Military Airbase

Al-Ahsa Airport Airfield & Pavement Design (HAB)

📍 Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Military airbase with landside and airside zones. Landside divided into aviation brigade headquarters, two aviation battalions, and one support aviation battalion. Six rotary-wing runways with taxiways and aprons.

DEP Scope
  • Airfield geometry and pavement design
  • Ground service facilities for rotary-wing operations
  • Dormitories, training facilities, mess halls, fire station
  • Storage facilities, maintenance warehouses, utility plants
Rotary WingPavement DesignMilitary Compound
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Military Airbase

Dammam Aviation Squad (DAS)

📍 Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Strategically designed military airbase supporting comprehensive aviation operations — helipads, brigades, battalions, supporting infrastructure, maintenance hangars, and operational facilities for full operational readiness.

DEP Scope
  • Military airbase design: helipads, brigade & battalion facilities
  • Maintenance hangars and operational buildings
  • Secure, sustainable airbase infrastructure per modern defense standards
HelipadsDefense InfrastructureHangars
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Military Airbase

Juba Military Airbase

📍 Juba, South Sudan

Strategically planned military airport designed to support full-spectrum aviation operations. Facility includes headquarters, operational and support battalions, control tower, airfield, and advanced navigational aids.

DEP Scope
  • Full military airbase design and engineering
  • Control tower, navigational aids, fire & emergency services
  • Aircraft maintenance facilities and utility plants
Full-SpectrumControl TowerNav AidsARFF
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International Airport

Bahrain International Airport

📍 Bahrain

Comprehensive airfield configuration design review addressing all critical operational and safety aspects for international standards compliance.

DEP Scope
  • Obstacle limitation surfaces and approach/departure path assessment
  • Runway, taxiway, and apron geometry, alignment, and profile review
  • NAVAIDs integration and verification
  • Fuel facilities, markings, signage, and cross-section review
Design ReviewNAVAIDsObstacle AnalysisICAO Compliance
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Airport Modernization

Al Jouf Airport

📍 Al Jouf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Airport modernization program addressing outdated infrastructure. Original construction 30 years prior; existing ATC tower no longer meeting operational requirements. DEP engaged for modernization planning.

DEP Scope
  • New state-of-the-art air traffic control tower design
  • Airport infrastructure modernization and capacity expansion planning
  • Safety and operational efficiency upgrades
ATC TowerModernizationCapacity Expansion
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Terminal Design

Taif International Airport — New Passenger Terminal

📍 Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

New passenger terminal designed to accommodate growing air traffic demand. Total built-up area approximately 6,400 m², designed to handle around 500,000 passengers annually.

DEP Scope
  • Full architectural and engineering design
  • Contemporary design with state-of-the-art airport systems
  • International aviation standards compliance
Terminal Design6,400 m²500K pax/yr
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New International Airport

New Damascus International Airport

📍 Damascus, Syria

Landmark national project for Syria — capacity of 30 million passengers annually, aligned with the latest global aviation standards. Positioned as a regional hub for aviation, commerce, and connectivity.

DEP Scope
  • Airport planning and infrastructure design
  • State-of-the-art facilities meeting international operational and safety requirements
30M pax/yrInternational StandardsRegional Hub
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International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport — Free Trade Zone

📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Aviation infrastructure services at Abu Dhabi International Airport Free Trade Zone — supporting the airport's major hub operations and expansion programs within the UAE's leading aviation market.

DEP Scope
  • Airport infrastructure engineering and advisory services
  • Free trade zone facility planning support
UAEFree Trade ZoneAviation Hub

Earthwork & Pavement Equipment Fleet

DEP maintains an owned equipment fleet specifically provisioned for airfield earthwork, pavement construction, and site development — enabling immediate mobilization without reliance on equipment rental markets.

Equipment#Application
Excavator3Earthworks, trenching, site preparation
Grader 14G2Formation levels, pavement subgrade
Dump Trucks8Material haulage, spoil removal
Pay Loader3Material handling, loading operations
Bob Cat7Fine grading, confined-area works
Jack Hammer2Breaking existing pavement
Equipment#Application
Steel Roller2Pavement compaction
Double Steel Roller2Asphalt finishing
Pneumatic Roller2Subbase compaction
Paver2Asphalt / concrete pavement laying
Mobile Crane3Structural erection, heavy lifts
Trencher2Airfield cable/conduit trenching

Key Personnel — Aviation Programs

DEP's aviation team brings an average of over 30 years of specialized experience per discipline — covering airfield geometry, pavement, MEP systems, construction management, and QA/QC.

FN
Fares Nassif

Chief Executive Officer

32 Years Experience
HB
Hassan Baki

Contract Manager

47 Years Experience
FM
Fouad Mrad

Construction Manager

22 Years Experience
BD
Bassam Daoud

Resident Engineer

32 Years Experience
MT
Michel Trad

Airfield Geometry Engineer

30 Years Experience
NW
Nazem Wanna

Senior Airfield Site Engineer

45 Years Experience
WK
Wissam Khatib

QA/QC Manager

30 Years Experience
OF
Ousama Fayad

Health & Safety Manager

33 Years Experience
YG
Youssef Ghantous

Storm Hydraulic Engineer

36 Years Experience
HH
Hisham El Hajj

Mechanical Engineer

30 Years Experience
RB
Rita Bassil

Electrical Engineer

25 Years Experience
RS
Roula Sassine

Cost Control

30 Years Experience

Aviation & Military Airbase Programs

If you are pursuing DoD, USACE, or US Government-funded aviation or airbase programs in the MENA region, DEP's proven team and owned equipment fleet are ready to support your bid.

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