When people walk into an airport, the space around them affects how they feel. At Midwest Tropical, we help airports bring calm and movement into busy spaces by designing and building custom water features for airports.
A water feature lowers stress, guides people through a space, and even acts as a local landmark. We’ve worked with airport teams who wanted to add a relaxing spot near a lounge or a quiet visual break near a gate. Whatever the goal, we can build a design that fits your space and works long-term.
Our team has been doing this for nearly 50 years. We understand how airport traffic works and how to create something that stands out but also runs without problems. If you’re planning a new build or want to refresh part of your terminal, we’ll help you create something people remember.
We’ve built airports water feature projects for several locations, including McAllen International Airport in Texas and the Central Illinois Regional Airport. Each had its own goals and space, but both wanted to make travelers feel more at ease while waiting.
At McAllen, the water feature adds movement to a seating area without needing constant maintenance. In Central Illinois, we built a feature that fits the architecture and adds a quiet touch to the waiting zone.
These airports wanted something that worked well and didn’t take up too much time for staff to manage. That’s what we delivered. If your team needs help figuring out how a water feature might fit into your space, we’ll walk you through ideas and show examples that fit your layout.
Every airport has different needs. Some want something that draws attention. Others want something calm in a high-traffic area. We build water features that fit both goals and everything in between.
Here are a few types that work well in airports:
Each feature is built in our Illinois facility by trained craftspeople. We also handle full installation across the U.S. and Canada.
Airport teams have enough to manage without adding something high-maintenance to the mix. That’s why we build water features for airports that are easy to take care of and safe for busy spaces.
We use materials that can handle constant foot traffic, exposure to indoor air systems, and cleaning routines. Most features are enclosed or built in a way that doesn’t create splash zones. That means fewer cleanups and less wear on nearby flooring or walls.
Access panels make it easy to check on things if needed, and we’ll go over basic maintenance with your facilities team. If you ever need help, we’re available to support. Every airport project is different, but our goal is always the same: to build something that lasts and doesn’t create extra work.
Proud to Build Everything In-House
We design and build every custom water feature in our shop in Skokie, Illinois. Nothing is outsourced or bought off-the-shelf. That means we can control every step and keep quality high.
Once your feature is ready, we handle installation with our own team. We’ve done installs in busy terminals and secure areas, so we know how to work around airport schedules and keep everything running smoothly. If you need help with planning or approvals, we’re here to support your project from start to finish.
Looking to bring a water feature into your airport? Reach out to us at Midwest Tropical. We’ll help you design something that fits your space and goals. Whether it’s a wall feature or a quiet pool near a lounge, we’ve got the experience to bring it to life without any stress.
