Specialized Knowledge

Airport projects introduce cost pressures that don't exist elsewhere.We recognize these pressures early because we’ve seen how they surface later — during funding review, scope reconciliation, and delivery.That perspective comes from years spent inside airport programs, not from templates or generic benchmarks.

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Specialized Boutique Approach

As a small, specialized firm, we give every project direct attention and a personal touch you won't find with larger firms.

Aviation is all we do

Our focus has been solely on aviation projects, giving us unmatched familiarity with terminals, runways, BHS, utilities, and all the many unique challenges of airport infrastructure.

Experience Across Scale & Complexity

From $20M rehabilitations to multi-billion-dollar terminal expansions, we’ve managed projects of every size and scope.

Patrick Pedigo, CEO & founder

Patrick Pedigo is the Principal and Founder of Airport Cost, Inc. (ACI), established in 2025, following more than 20 years as a national aviation cost-management leader, most recently serving as Vice President of Aviation for RIB U.S. Cost. Throughout his career, Patrick has partnered directly with airport owners, operators, and program management teams to deliver hands-on leadership for complex development programs at major airports across the United States, including DFW, MIA, FLL, LAX, CMH, SAN, JFK, SEA, SLC, DIA, BUR, MCO, TPA, RSW, DTW, SMF, and MSY.