From terminal expansions and infrastructure improvements to long-term capital planning, airports rely on strong legal and financing strategies to move critical projects forward. Ice Miller’s public finance attorneys and airport revenue bond counsel help airports secure financing, navigate complex transactions, and deliver projects that drive connectivity and economic growth.
Backed by a nationally recognized public finance practice, Ice Miller is ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA 2026 and #1 in Indiana for airport financings, 2025 Bond Counsel Municipal Market Analysis, including #1 placements across multiple public finance sectors, including airports, long-term municipal news issues, and negotiated and competitive transactions.
Ice Miller’s airport attorneys are known for serving as trusted bond counsel for airport financing and airport development projects across the country, supporting across compliance with federal airport regulations, negotiating and drafting air use agreements, and representing airports regarding labor, budgets, construction, environmental, and other related matters.
Why Clients Choose Ice Miller's Airport and Airport Revenue Bonds Practice
Airport Counsel with National Public Finance Experience
Our extensive experience partnering with airports and airport authorities on revenue bonds, governmental and private activity airport financings give us an edge, allowing us to navigate complex financing structures, evolving regulatory requirements, and market considerations. No two places are built the same, and we help clients access capital to keep growing.
Comprehensive Counsel for Airport Finance and Operations
From airport revenue bond financings and capital improvement programs to regulatory compliance and operational matters, Ice Miller strategic legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of airports and authorities. Our airport attorneys help clients finance, develop, operate, and expand airport infrastructure while addressing legal and regulatory considerations.
Recognized Experience in Airport Revenue Bond Financing
Access to capital is critical to maintaining and growing modern airport infrastructure. Ice Miller combines decades of public finance experience with extensive experience airport operations, helping clients execute strategic financings that support expansion, modernization, economic development and long-term operational success.
Connected Counsel Across Every Airport Project
As airports pursue capital improvements, infrastructure expansions, and economic development initiatives, they benefit from a legal team that sees the full picture. By bringing together attorneys from our Public Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Economic Development, and Tax Compliance, Rebate Services & Audits teams, we provide comprehensive counsel on airport financing, development, regulatory compliance, and project execution.
Trusted by Stakeholder in Airports and Airport Bond Counsel
- Airports and Airport Authorities
- Municipalities, Counties, and Other Government Entities
- Underwriters and Investment Banks
- Trustees, Lenders, and Financial Institutions
Our experience representing and advising airports, airport authorities, underwriters, lenders, and other financing organizations allows us to bring a comprehensive and diverse understanding of the issues that shape airport development and airport financing transactions.
Airports and Airport Bond Counsel Experience Across Key Industries
Commercial Aviation. We serve as trusted airport counsel to airports, airport authorities, and aviation stakeholders on airport revenue bond financings, airport development projects, and regulatory compliance.
Municipal Government. We help airport authorities and public-sector entities navigate airport financing, public finance transactions, regulatory requirements, and infrastructure projects that strengthen local economies and public assets.
Banking & Finance. As bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, and disclosure counsel, we advise clients on airport revenue bonds, refunding, passenger facility charge financings, and other complex airport financing transactions.
Infrastructure & Development. To help airports advance capital improvements and economic development initiatives, we counsel clients on the financing, development, construction, and delivery of aviation infrastructure projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of airport financing does Ice Miller handle?
Ice Miller supports clients on airport revenue bonds, refunding, passenger facility charge financings, special facility financings, variable and fixed-rate securities, subordinate obligations, and other public finance transactions.
What should airports consider when planning capital improvement financings?
Airports should evaluate financing options, regulatory requirements, construction risks, stakeholder interests, operational impacts, and long-term revenue considerations when planning major infrastructure investments.
Talk to our Airport & Airport Revenue Bonds Team
Whether you’re planning an airport revenue bond financings, capital improvement plan, or airport infrastructure investments, our attorneys are here to provide strategic legal counsel and the public financing experience needed to more your project forward for long-term success.
