Case Studies

Real projects showing how Dewhurst Airfield Services supports airports and airfields with specialised engineering and modern technology.

Our Projects

Engineering expertise delivering safety, reliability, and operational performance across critical infrastructure.

Dewhurst Airfield Services Ltd applies specialist engineering capability across aviation, healthcare, and education environments throughout the UK and Ireland. Each project demonstrates our commitment to precision, compliance, and dependable delivery in safety critical settings.

From complex airfield lighting installations and upgrades to essential infrastructure support across other sectors, our work is defined by technical accuracy, responsive delivery and long term client relationships.

The case studies below represent a small selection of our wider project portfolio.

Blackpool Airport – approach Lighting replacement

For this regional airport, we executed a complete approach lighting replacement to ensure full CAA compliance and enhanced safety.

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport – AGL Maintenance

We provide this major cargo airport with comprehensive AGL maintenance to ensure continuous operational readiness and safety.

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MoD Boscombe Down – Defense airfield lighting

Serving this defense airfield, we provided technical AGL engineering to support high-precision flight testing and military compliance.

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Cambridge Airport – AGL technical Support

For this business aviation airport, we provided expert AGL technical analysis and maintenance to ensure superior landing precision.

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Airbus Hawarden Airport – lighting & Substation upgrade

We provided this manufacturing airfield with a combined LED lighting and substation upgrade to increase cargo capacity and reliability.

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The Open University – Campus infrastructure

For this university campus, our team manages extensive electrical infrastructure renewals to support long-term reliability and site safety.

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City of Derry Airport – regional AGL solutions

This regional airport required a turnkey AGL electrical renewal to improve passenger safety and meet strict regulatory standards.

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Humberside Airport – engineering maintenance

We provide this regional airport with ongoing AGL maintenance to support critical helicopter missions for the North Sea energy sector.

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Critical Substation Upgrade & Specialised maintenance

This specialized project involved a critical substation upgrade for a key aviation hub, ensuring robust power distribution and zero downtime.

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Walsgrave Hospital – Healthcare power solutions

We delivered critical electrical systems support for this hospital, focusing on resilient power layout to guarantee patient safety.

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport – hub Lighting upgrade

We managed a large-scale AGL infrastructure upgrade for this international hub to boost operational capacity and efficiency.

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RAF Valley – military Airfield lighting

Working with this military airfield, we deliver specialised lighting maintenance to support rigorous fast-jet training schedules safely.

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Where We’ve Worked (A–Z)

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Aberdeen Airport
Aldergrove – Helipad Survey
Alderney Airport
ALD (Sierra L.)
ALD (Angola)
Applecross – Helipad
APD

Belfast City Airport
Birmingham Airport
Blackpool Airport
Boscombe Down
Brize Norton
Bristol Airport
Brough
Coventry Airport

Carlisle Airport
Cambridge
Campbeltown Airport
Coltishall
Cranfield
Credenhill – SAS, Herefordshire
Culdrose

Derry Airport
Doncaster Robin Hood Airport
Donegal Airport
Dublin Airport
Dundee Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport
Dudley Hospital Helipad

East Midlands Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Erbil International Airport
Exeter Airport

Filton

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Glasgow Airport
Glenfield Hospital Helipad
Gloucestershire
Guernsey Airport

Hawarden
Haverfordwest Airport
Heathrow Airport
Highlands & Islands Airports
Humberside Airport
Husbands Bosworth

Inverness Airport
Islay Airport
Isle of Man Airport
Isles of Scilly

Jersey Airport

Kerry Airport
Kemble Airport
Kirkwall Airport
Kyle of Lochalsh

Lands End Airport
Lasham Airfield
Leeds
Leeds-Bradford Airport
Leeds Multiflight
Leicester
Liverpool Airport
Lowergate Farm Helipad
Luton Airport

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Pembrey Airport
Portland Heli-operations
Prestwick Airport
Preston Hospital Helipad
Pristina International Airport

Qatar Dukhan

RAF Fairford

RAF Leeming

RAF Marham

RAF Northolt Airport

RAF Odiham

RAF Valley

RAF Waddington

Redhill

Rochester Airport

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Manchester Airport
Manston Airport
Middle Wallop
Milton Keynes

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National Grid
Newcastle Airport
Newquay Airport
North Weald Airfield
NPAS Benson and Newcastle
Norwich Airport

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Oxford

Monthly Charity: Derian House

We are proud to have supported Derian House Children's Hospice through monthly donations for a number of years, helping them continue their incredible work supporting children and families across our local community.

At Dewhurst Airfield Services, excellence in airfield services goes hand in hand with a genuine commitment to the communities we serve. We believe social responsibility is more than a corporate obligation, it's a fundamental part of our culture and a reflection of the values that underpin our business every day.

Community & Social Responsibility

Local Sports Sponsorships

We are proud to sponsor Mawdesley Cricket Club, supporting grassroots sport and helping the club continue to provide opportunities for players of all ages within the local community.

Aberdeen: Run the Runway

We were proud to sponsor and take part in Aberdeen's Run the Runway event. By sponsoring the catering and supporting the event, we helped contribute to a fantastic day hosted by a wonderful airport, bringing the community together for a great cause.

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by airports and airfields across the UK and Ireland for reliable, technical engineering solutions.

''Gloucestershire airport has been using Dewhurst for almost 3 years to maintain its AGL. Communication and level of service is first class with Derek and his team repeatedly going beyond their contractual obligations to support this airfield. It is so refreshing to work with a company that truly values its customers and takes such pride in what they do.

I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and trustworthy service''.

Brian Rawlings

Managing Director -

Gloucestershire Airport