Introduction to Airport Engineering Course
Online course of 300 hours in airport engineering fundamentals, structured in 6 modules covering the airport as a system, airside design, airport pavements, terminals and landside, and operations, safety and the environment, with an assigned technical tutor.
Introduction to Airport Engineering Course — studying from India
India is investing heavily in infrastructure, including highways, metros, rail modernisation and smart city programmes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs drive large projects, with delivery by firms such as Larsen & Toubro, Afcons and RITES. Metro rail projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai create steady demand for civil and systems engineers. The Bureau of Indian Standards sets construction and material codes, and the Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, offering wide scope for rail engineering careers.
Fees for India: ₹47,500 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise civil and rail engineers, and what does that mean for a private qualification?
In India, civil engineers are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Indian Roads Congress for roads, and state or municipal registration for some public works. Railway engineering is governed by Indian Railways and its training institutes. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who employs civil, rail and smart city engineers in India?
Employers include Indian Railways, RITES, RVNL, state public works departments, municipal corporations, urban development agencies under smart city missions, and large construction and consulting firms. A private online qualification can add specialist knowledge, but employers generally prioritise professional registration, site experience and project records.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and what level of English is needed?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need solid working English. You can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take around 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules follow IST, you get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as many organisations fund professional development.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the functional and organisational structure of an airport.
Apply the Annex 14 criteria to airside design.
Design and evaluate airport pavements using recognised methods.
Size terminals and access facilities according to levels of service.
Identify the operational safety and environmental systems.
Interpret the European and national regulatory framework for aerodromes.
Prepare a basic preliminary airport design.
Who it's for
- Airport engineers looking to consolidate the fundamentals of the discipline.
- Airport planning technicians working on master plans and capacity studies.
- Aerodrome operations technicians who need a solid grasp of airside design.
- Safety inspectors dealing with aerodrome certification and SMS.
- Airport infrastructure consultants.
- Airport facilities maintenance technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into airport management.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Annex 14 to the Chicago Convention (Aerodromes)
- Regulation (EU) 139/2014 (requirements and procedures for aerodromes)
- Royal Decree 862/2009 (Spanish technical standards for the design and operation of public-use aerodromes)
- ICAO Doc 9157 (Aerodrome Design Manual)
- FAA Advisory Circular 150/5320-6G (airport pavement design and evaluation)
- ICAO Doc 9859 (Safety Management Manual)
- Royal Decree 584/1972 (Spanish aeronautical easements)
- IATA Airport Development Reference Manual (terminal planning and levels of service)
- FAARFIELD
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- CAST Terminal
- FAA AEDT
- QGIS
6 modules
1.1Airside and landside1.2Aerodrome classification and reference code1.3Stakeholders: operator, airlines, handling and air traffic control1.4International Civil Aviation Organization1.5EASA and the Spanish State Aviation Safety Agency1.6Airport management models1.7Capacity and demand: basic concepts1.8Airport master planning1.9Airports and territory: aeronautical easements1.10Case study: anatomy of a regional airport
2.1Critical aircraft and code letter2.2Runway orientation and usability factor2.3Runway length and declared distances2.4Runway strips, RESA and safety areas2.5Taxiways and rapid exit taxiways2.6Aprons and aircraft stands2.7Obstacle limitation surfaces2.8Visual aids: markings and lighting2.9Radio navigation aids: ILS and VOR2.10Workshop: preliminary runway sizing with Annex 14
3.1Types of flexible and rigid pavement3.2Aircraft loads and landing gear3.3Design with FAARFIELD3.4The ACR-PCR classification method3.5Materials and quality control3.6Surface drainage and texture3.7Pavement condition surveys and PCI3.8Friction and rubber deposits on runways3.9Pavement rehabilitation and overlays3.10Practical exercise: calculating the PCR of a pavement
4.1Passenger and baggage flows4.2IATA levels of service4.3Sizing check-in and security screening areas4.4Baggage handling systems4.5Boarding gates and air bridges4.6Road access and car parks4.7Rail connection and public transport4.8Air cargo terminals4.9Passenger flow simulation4.10Case study: sizing a security checkpoint area
5.1Safety management system5.2Aerodrome rescue and firefighting5.3Wildlife hazard management5.4Noise footprint and noise maps5.5Air quality and emissions5.6Stormwater and de-icing management5.7Aerodrome certification5.8Maintenance of airside facilities5.9Trends: digital and sustainable airports5.10Workshop: runway incursion risk analysis
6.1Case definition and demand6.2Selection of the critical aircraft6.3Airside configuration6.4Preliminary pavement design6.5Terminal functional programme6.6Access and landside6.7Preliminary environmental assessment6.8Estimated investment budget6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is FAARFIELD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, CAST Terminal, FAA AEDT and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for preliminary sizing of runways and taxiways, airport pavement design and sizing of terminal processors. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ICAO Annex 14; Regulation (EU) 139/2014; Royal Decree 862/2009; ICAO Doc 9157; FAA Advisory Circular 150/5320-6G; ICAO Doc 9859; Royal Decree 584/1972; IATA Airport Development Reference Manual.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with FAARFIELD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, CAST Terminal, FAA AEDT and QGIS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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