Aviation

Our Aviation Services team is dedicated to helping airports achieve their goals through innovative, cost-effective planning, design, and construction solutions. Partnering closely with airport authorities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies, we provide the expertise and guidance needed to successfully navigate projects from initial concept through completion. Whether improving airfield infrastructure, enhancing safety and compliance, or planning for future growth, our team delivers practical solutions tailored to each airport's unique needs.

We value long-term relationships and take pride in serving as trusted advisors to our clients. Our commitment is simple: recommend only those improvements that truly support an airport's mission, operational needs, and long-term success. At DGR Engineering, we understand that airports are more than transportation facilities. They are vital connections for businesses, communities, and travelers. By building reliable infrastructure and supporting sustainable growth, we help airports remain safe, efficient, and positioned for the future.

Aviation Contact

Brian Meyer, PE
Department Head
Sioux Falls

Aviation Projects

All
  • All
  • Land Acquisition Services
  • Runways & Taxiways
  • Terminal Facilities
  • Control Systems & Automation
  • Cybersecurity

Fuel System, Terminal, Hangars

Design and construction services for support facilities at the new Sioux County Regional Airport. 

Fuel System, Terminal, Hangars
Sioux County, IA

Apron Expansion Lighting

The goal of this project was to achieve adequate lighting levels for air cargo operations at the expanded cargo apron facilities.

Apron Expansion Lighting
Sioux Falls, SD

New Airport Development

DGR led the design and construction phase engineering for the development of a new $30 million airport. Tasks included all phases of design and construction engineering activities.

New Airport Development
Sioux County, IA

Runway Rehab / Apron Expansion

This multi-phase project included apron expansion, runway rehabilitation, hangar area expansion, as well as design and construction services for a new runway and taxiway.

Runway Rehab / Apron Expansion
Luverne, MN

Land Acquisition Services

DGR Engineering offers a “one-stop shop” for planning, designing, permitting, right-of-way and easement acquisition services, and construction administration needs.

Land Acquisition Services

Cybersecurity Services

As digital threats evolve, securing Operational Technology (OT) systems — the control systems and infrastructure, such as SCADA, ADMS, EMS, and industrial controls, that keep power and water flowing — is critical to safe, reliable utility operations. OT environments have their own operational realities, procedural requirements, and compliance standards, and effectively securing them requires specialized expertise many Information Technology (IT) teams lack.

Cybersecurity Services

Airport Reconstruction

Full redesign of runway, taxiway, turnarounds and apron in compliance with FAA standards while optimizing pavement strength, drainage and grading for long-term performance.

Airport Reconstruction
Springfield, SD

Airport Box Hangar

New hangar provides four additional aircraft units. Project also included asphalt taxilane.

Airport Box Hangar
Luverne, MN

Control Systems & Automation

Our team of experts can cater custom SCADA solutions for any size project.

Control Systems & Automation