An airport project spans a wider and more varied scope than most civil infrastructure types. The asset boundary typically includes earthworks and geotechnical preparation across a large footprint, airside pavements (runways, taxiways and aprons), landside roads and car parks, terminal and ancillary buildings, drainage and utility networks, airside and landside lighting and power infrastructure, perimeter security, and the construction plant operating throughout. Each of these zones draws on distinct material categories. One Click LCA's generic data library covers all of them. The sections below map available datasets to each part of the scope.

Runways, taxiways, aprons and access roads share the same pavement material categories, though specification differs between airside rigid and flexible pavement types.

Asphalt concrete is available by layer: base course (hot-mix), binder course (hot-mix and warm-mix at 20 mm nominal aggregate size), and surface course (hot-mix and warm-mix at 10 mm nominal aggregate size). Hot-rolled asphalt is available in hot and warm mix at 14 mm nominal aggregate size. Thin surfacing course systems in asphalt concrete and stone mastic asphalt cover hot and warm mix at 6, 10 and 14 mm nominal aggregate sizes. A generic compacted asphalt dataset is available for early-stage estimation.

Paving-grade bitumen is included as a standalone material. Waterproofing for asphalt and granular surfaces (polyurethane-modified bitumen coating) and modified bitumen waterproofing membrane are available for bridge decks and apron structures. Thermoplastic road marking white paint (2.5 mm, 4.75 kg/m²) covers runway and taxiway markings.

Concrete pavement for rigid aprons and aircraft stands draws on ready-mix concrete from C12/15 through C40/50 across multiple SCM substitution levels, including GGBS-blended mixes and fibre-reinforced variants.

Pavement construction processes are covered per functional unit: asphalt paving per m² (80 kW, 6 m paving width), asphalt compaction per m² across four roller sizes (25–80 kW), soil compaction per m² with 60 kW and 80 kW rollers, and tack coating per m² at three application thicknesses and two spreader widths.

For end-of-life, asphalt pavement removal by milling is available as a C1 process dataset, and concrete demolition is covered as a separate C1 dataset.

Road salt for de-icing (1200 kg/m³ bulk density) is included for use-stage maintenance modelling of winter operations.

Airport sites typically involve large-scale cut-and-fill over extensive flat areas. Material datasets cover the full range of earthwork states: gravel at dry (1680 kg/m³) and wet (2000 kg/m³) bulk densities; recycled gravel at the same densities; gravel from quarry; crushed rock/gravel mix at dry and wet densities; crushed rock in eight graded fractions from 0–4 mm through 125–250 mm; sand at loose dry (1555 kg/m³) and loose wet (1905 kg/m³) densities; soil at loose dry and loose wet densities; non-cohesive soil; clay soil at compacted dry and loose dry densities; and silica sand. Activated bentonite is included for cut-off wall and sealing applications.

Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is available in five processing variants for sub-base reuse assessments. Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) and expanded glass aggregate cover lightweight fill. Biochar from willow chips is included for soil stabilisation.

Earthworks process datasets cover excavator operation (285 kW, 61 t) per m³ across four material excavation classes, and soil removal per hour with medium-power (300 kW) and heavy-power (430 kW) scrapers across easy, moderate and difficult terrain conditions.

Battery-electric plant is modelled per hour of operation with default, Norwegian and European electricity scenarios: mini excavator (15 kW, 2.6 t), mini wheeled front loader (22 kW, 5.2 t), full-size wheeled front loader (200 kW, 20 t), and full-size excavator (90 kW, 21 t).

Rock blasting is covered per m³ for four hardness classes from granite/basalt through chalk. Rock drilling per metre covers two diameter ranges using top-hammer rigs.

Deforestation datasets for greenfield airport sites are available per m² and per hectare at three forest density classes, including biogenic CO₂ sink loss and soil carbon sequestration loss over a 60-year horizon.

Precast reinforced concrete piles are available in square section from 150×150 mm to 500×500 mm across C40/50 to C60/75 strength classes, and in circular section from 200 mm to 900 mm diameter. Prestressed spun hollow piles cover 250 mm to 1200 mm diameter in C60/75 to C90/105. Prestressed square piles cover 250×250 mm to 500×500 mm, prestressed octagonal piles 300 mm to 600 mm diameter, and tapered steel-tip variants are available at 350 mm and 600 mm diameters.

Pile driving per metre and drilling for cast-in-place piles per metre are available as process datasets. Steel sheet pile (72.6 kg/m) covers cofferdam and retaining wall construction. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) per metre covers four diameter bands (50–356 mm) in clay, sand and rock, relevant to utility crossings under taxiways and aprons.

Activated bentonite and cement-based ground improvement materials are available for soft ground treatment.

Terminal buildings, control towers, hangars, cargo sheds and maintenance facilities draw on the full building material library. The most relevant categories are below.

Concrete and masonry: ready-mix from C12/15 through C40/50; hollow-core slabs; precast wall elements; precast balanced-cantilever and box girder segments (applicable to elevated walkways and pier structures); autoclaved aerated concrete blocks; concrete masonry units (CMU) in lightweight, normal-weight and expanded clay variants, including insulated-fill types; and self-levelling mortars.

Structural steel: profiles (I, H, U, L, T sections in S235/S275/S355) at 0% to 100% recycled content; hollow sections (HSS); steel sheets; hot-dip galvanized sheets; galvanised profiled sheet; structural steel plate, closed sections and rolled sections. These cover long-span roof structures characteristic of terminal buildings.

Façade and glazing: aluminium façade cladding panels (powder-coated and anodised) in multiple thickness/weight variants; galvanized and steel façade cladding panels; stainless steel and titanium zinc cladding; flat fibre cement panels (coated and uncoated, glass, hemp and cellulose fibre reinforced); corrugated fibre cement roofing panels; aluminium curtain wall systems in both stick and unitised configurations with clear float, coated, laminated and tempered glass IGUs; aluminium-framed windows (double and triple glazed, operable and fixed) at 0% and 50% recycled aluminium; skylights; and a full range of float, toughened, laminated, enamelled, coated and etched glass panes.

Fire-resistant safety glass is available in two-pane, three-pane and five-pane laminated constructions with intumescent interlayers — relevant to airside/landside fire compartmentation in terminals.

Insulation: mineral wool panels (glass wool and stone wool) at multiple densities; EPS (white and graphite, 0–100% recycled polystyrene); XPS (with and without recycled content); PUR and PIR panels; cellular glass; and bio-based options including wood fibre, cellulose, hemp, sheep wool and rice/wheat straw. Pipe and elastomeric foam insulation covers mechanical services.

Raised floors: cementitious-core and wood-base steel-encased panels at 600×600 mm, with recycled content variants, plus steel stringer and pedestal systems — relevant to terminal check-in and operations areas.

Waterproofing and membranes: EPDM (1.5 mm), modified bitumen (3.54 mm), polyethylene vapour barrier (0.15 mm) and polyurethane-modified bitumen coating.

Finishes and flooring: ceramic and porcelain tiles, marble floor tiles (30 mm, 81 kg/m²), granite slabs for heavy-duty paving (30 mm, 81 kg/m²), luxury vinyl tile, linoleum, carpet tiles (nylon 6, nylon 6.6 and polypropylene with and without bitumen backing), broadloom carpet, solid hardwood and cork flooring.

Ceilings: aluminium lay-in, clip-in acoustic, hook-on steel plank, expanded mesh steel and galvanized steel suspended ceiling systems; stainless steel hygienic ceiling; acoustic perforated steel ceiling.

Internal walls and partitions: gypsum plasterboard in nine recycled-gypsum content levels (10–90%); galvanized steel stud framing profiles; plywood; fibre cement board; and a range of paints (waterborne silicate, epoxy and polyurethane; solventborne epoxy, polyurethane and chlorinated rubber).

Cementitious spray-applied fireproofing (SFRM) and waterborne intumescent coating cover structural steel fire protection in terminal roof structures.

Airside drainage networks require large-bore pipes to handle rapid runoff from paved areas. HDPE drainage and sewerage pipe covers DN 20 mm to DN 500 mm. PVC drainage and sewerage pipe covers DN 8 mm to DN 500 mm. PP drainage and sewerage pipe covers DN 15 mm to DN 300 mm. Steel pipe covers DN 6 mm to DN 1200 mm. Galvanized steel pipe covers DN 15 mm to DN 200 mm. Stainless steel pipe covers DN 6 mm to DN 900 mm. Copper, aluminium and multilayer PE-AL-PE pipes cover potable water and service distribution.

HDPE oil/water gravity separators are available in 16 sizes from 1.5 l/s to 100 l/s — directly applicable to apron and fuelling area drainage treatment where hydrocarbon separation is required. GFRP oil/water separators are also available. HDPE and stainless steel grease interceptors cover catering waste streams within the terminal.

Double-wall storage tanks in steel and polyethylene cover fuel and chemical storage. Valves cover gate (DN 50–600), globe (DN 50–300), check (DN 50–400), butterfly (DN 50–300) and brass ball types (DN 8–100). Reverse-osmosis membrane modules cover potable water treatment plant.

Horizontal directional drilling per metre enables trenchless crossing of taxiways and aprons for utility installation.

Galvanized steel chain-link fencing is available in five section weights from 2 kg/m to 15 kg/m. Galvanized, galfan-coated and stainless steel razor wire and barbed wire cover airside perimeter requirements. Polymer-coated variants are included.

Bollards cover galvanized steel (90 mm and 165 mm diameter), stainless steel (114 mm diameter), heavy-duty steel (219 mm and 273 mm diameter), and an automatic hydraulic retractable security bollard (625 kg/unit) for vehicle access control at terminal kerbs.

Geogrids in polypropylene (nine variants, 0.16–0.54 kg/m²) and PET (seven variants, 0.185–2.4 kg/m²) cover perimeter road and pavement foundation reinforcement. Geotextiles cover PP non-woven, PP woven, PET non-woven and PET woven types across multiple areal weights.

Terminal buildings, aprons, cargo areas and airside lighting all require significant electrical infrastructure. The library covers this comprehensively.

Transformers include oil-immersed power, distribution, pad-mounted distribution, current and voltage instrument types; aluminium-wound and copper-wound distribution transformers; and capacitor voltage transformers.

Switchgear covers low-voltage air circuit breaker panels; indoor medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker panels; metal-clad and compartmentalized AIS; compact and high-voltage GIS; gas-insulated and hybrid switchgear; arc-resistant AIS; ring main units; load-break switches; reclosers; and disconnectors and earthing switches up to 550 kV. These cover both terminal MV distribution and high-voltage supply infrastructure.

Cables and containment: building installation cables (1–7 core, PVC insulated, 1.5–25 mm²); low-voltage stranded single-core PVC cables (16–240 mm²); unshielded, foil-shielded, braid-shielded and armoured (SWA) control cables in copper/PVC; medium-voltage single-core and three-core underground power cables; high-voltage single-core underground and submarine cables; HDPE electrical conduit (six sizes, 26.7–114.3 mm outer diameter); thin-wall (EMT), medium-wall (IMC) and heavy-wall (RMC) galvanized steel conduit; perforated cable tray (medium duty and heavy duty), cable ladder, and cable trunking in hot-dip galvanized steel.

Protection and control: DIN-rail PLCs, I/O modules, RTUs (indoor rack, outdoor compact, solar-powered and transmission-grade variants), energy meters, surge protective devices (type 1, 2 and 3), arc fault circuit interrupters, residual current monitors, and a full range of miniature, moulded-case and air circuit breakers.

Generators: mobile diesel generator sets and automatic voltage regulators (PCB-mounted for small and large generators, marine/offshore grade, tap-changer type for power transformer control) — relevant to standby power for terminal critical systems.

Batteries: sealed lead-acid, lithium iron phosphate (LFP), nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride and alkaline chemistries cover UPS and emergency power applications.

Lighting: LED modules (linear 700 lm, circular 2500 lm), drivers, downlights, spot track lights, and an IP66/IK10 industrial linear luminaire (33 W, 3950 lm) for apron and cargo area lighting. A full range of LED bulbs from 2 W to 60 W covers interior terminal and service building applications.

Utility poles for power transmission are available in galvanized steel (7–16 m), GFRP (6–12 m), precast concrete (9.1–22.8 m) and wood (6.1–36.5 m), for airside and landside overhead supply.

HVAC: air handling units across five grades from 100 m³/h to 16,000 m³/h; reversible and non-reversible air/air and air/water heat pumps; ground-source and water-source heat pump systems; fan coil units; chilled beams; chillers; heat exchangers (finned tube in aluminium, copper and stainless steel); gas, diesel and biomass boilers; radiators; pumps and circulators (cast iron and stainless steel, single and twin head, centrifugal types from 5 kW/50 m³h to 110 kW/900 m³h); galvanized steel ventilation ducting (circular and rectangular with fittings and bends); PVC ventilation ducting; enthalpy wheels; volume-control and fire (circular) dampers.

Fire suppression: pendant, recessed pendant, upright and sidewall fire sprinklers for residential, commercial and warehouse applications; quick-response variants with fusible link and glass bulb; concealed sprinklers; early-suppression fast-response (ESFR) warehouse sprinklers; autonomous fire alarms; ABC powder and mechanical foam fire extinguisher agent datasets; large-capacity aspirating smoke detector for airport terminals (3.2 kg/unit).

Elevators: passenger elevator car with traction drive (630 kg, 1.0 m/s) and elevator hoistway with floor door per floor — relevant to multi-level terminal pier structures.

Plumbing and sanitary: ceramic and stainless steel toilets, washbasins, urinals, bidets and shower trays; cast iron and stainless steel pumps; RO membrane modules for potable water treatment.

Use structural steel profiles at the appropriate recycled content level for the primary frame, galvanised profiled sheet or specialist roofing for the deck, waterproofing membrane for the envelope, and insulation for the thermal layer. Curtain wall and glazing datasets cover the facade. Each element is entered separately so the model reflects the actual bill of materials.

Yes. Requests are evaluated against the needs of the global customer base and the availability of credible background data. The Customer Success team can advise on both using existing data as a proxy and on commissioning new datasets where needed.