Project Insight - Global Airport Construction Projects (Q3 2026)

This report provides a detailed analysis of airport construction projects globally, based on projects tracked by GlobalData.

The global airport projects pipeline, as tracked by GlobalData in Q3 2026, is worth $770.2 billion. By region, the North American region accounts for the largest portion of the total, with a pipeline valued at $184.4 billion, followed by North-East Asia, which has a pipeline value of $131.3 billion, and Middle East and North Africa at $122 billion. The global pipeline is dominated by projects in the advanced stages of development, with 68.9% of projects being in the pre-execution and execution phases - this amounts to $569.9 billion in total value. Of this amount, $410.6 billion is in the execution stage and $156.1 billion is in the pre-execution stages of design, tender, and EPC award. Projects in the early stages account for a relatively small share, with 26.4% of the pipeline by value reflecting projects in the planning and pre planning stages.

Scope

• The report provides analysis based on GlobalData's construction projects showing total project values and analysis by stage and funding for all regions. The top 20 projects per region are listed giving country, stage, value of projects. Ranked listings of the key operators for the sector are also provided showing the leading contractors, consulting engineers and project owners.

Reasons to Buy

• Gain insight into the development of the airport construction sector.
• Assess all major projects by value, start date, scope and stage of development globally, for the regions to support business development activities.
• Plan campaigns by country based on specific project opportunities and align resources to the most attractive markets.