Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) and CAAM member Perkins&Will have unveiled an advanced air mobility vertiport concept for Langley Regional Airport in British Columbia, Canada.
“The concept demonstrates how existing Canadian airports can prepare for emerging electric and next generation aircraft through phased development and adaptable infrastructure,” says CAAM in a press release. “It positions Langley Regional Airport as a future hub within a broader regional Advanced Air Mobility network, supporting passenger connectivity, economic development, and the long-term integration of new aviation technologies.”
The concept provides Langley Regional Airport with a roadmap for incorporating AAM passenger and cargo services into its capital planning. The proposed development combines dedicated aviation facilities with a landside commercial campus intended to support regional business activity and economic growth.
“The successful introduction of AAM aircraft hinges on the development of adaptable infrastructure,” says CAAM. “Airports, municipalities, operators, and transportation planners will need facilities that can evolve alongside certification, regulation, aircraft availability, operational demand, and community needs.
The Langley Regional Airport vertiport is an integrated component of the existing transportation ecosystem rather than as a standalone facility. Through phased development, the airport can prepare for future operations while aligning infrastructure investment with market readiness and passenger demand. The vertiport design leverages modular planning and prefabricated construction to create a facility that can expand as operational requirements develop. Its compact form is designed to be adaptable across a range of environments, including existing airports, regional transportation hubs, rural communities, and remote locations, says the association.
“Mass timber structural components and finishes are incorporated to create a welcoming and familiar passenger environment. This approach combines flexibility and construction efficiency with a strong focus on passenger experience, sustainability, and compatibility with the surrounding community.”
The concept includes a landside commercial campus that would complement future passenger operations and create additional opportunities for employment, investment, and economic activity. This approach recognizes that AAM facilities can serve not only as aviation infrastructure, but also as catalysts for regional development.
For more information
https://canadianaam.com/perkinswill-langley-ynj-vertiport/