Ready for Takeoff: Giant LEGO Airport Update | Air Traffic Control Tower and Terminal finished!

The Air Traffic Control Tower and Terminal for the LEGO Airport are finished!

[@jaypeeters]

A fire station with fire trucks, mayby even add a fire rescue helicopter, to help with forest fires on your mountains. A little cropduster plane for the farm would be fun to. Refueling vehicles and shuttle busses are also seen on airports.

[@T3nEighty]

I agree, this building could be near or integrated into the air traffic control tower; most ATC towers have support buildings at the bottom or have a much wider tower portion with that stuff inside

[@olafmesschendorp147]

Awesome idea!

[@hidnusr]

I was thinking about the tractor with multiple carts carrying the luggage

[@jesswatson5106]

The fire station could also have one of those fake planes they use for training

[@kieronallen1242]

Maybe a maintenance hanger, off on the green part. Make the air traffic control tower a little bigger, with a lift or external stair.

[@djstoplichtofficial]

I'd rather you keep the city/airport more realistic. While a launch platform would be super cool, I think a few hangars with smaller private planes would fit better. Maybe even a helipad!

[@WasatchWind]

Yeah a rocket launch site next to a public airport would not be very good lol.

[@B1gBoyPants]

I agree!

[@OFFICIALdreamwalker]

or small plane storage and refueling station

[@carsonmagee4014]

I was just about to comment this

[@Holy.Deinocheirus]

agreed

[@SpazzyMcGee26]

You could use that space for a cargo airport!!! Slightly larger planes with big wooden crates, forklifts, and a warehouse or fenced in lot to store the cargo. You can even continue your mafia storyline from the old factory with a crate of guns or gold bars. Maybe there is a shipment of dinosaur bones or art for a museum. Endless opportunity for storytelling!

[@davidprentice4732]

I’ve thought a lot about possible designs for package containers and stuff to be made out of Lego. Maybe something like that would be really cool

[@SpazzyMcGee26]

@@davidprentice4732 I think you are totally right! I mean he already makes a great wood pallet! Adding a lower level shore line like he did on the other side could make it an air/sea cargo hub with options to expand to rail in future years!

[@davidprentice4732]

@@SpazzyMcGee26 I guess I didn’t accurately say what I meant, but I was thinking about package containers that go up in planes with UPS/FEDEX. A more expanded cargo area could look cool though

[@SpazzyMcGee26]

@@davidprentice4732 ooh that would be cool! Hey, no wrong answers in Lego! Just different ways of doing things.

[@Mazzaspazza]

Omg never thought about adding the mafia part but actually that would be perfect!

[@cadenortmeier4574]

As a commercial pilot in the US there shouldn’t be really tall floodlights sticking up along the ramp/taxiways. It’s a major safety risk for clipped wings. The FAA and ICAO have mandates for signs and lights to be a certain height off the ground and to be easily knocked over if hit to reduce potential damage on collision. Often times flood lights will be placed in the ground or on top of terminals/buildings

[@TheEventHorizon909]

I was going to say that’s dangerous placement for floodlights

[@frankejk]

This is a European city not American

[@shekwanda]

@@frankejk when the plane hits the lights because of their positioning, neither the plane, the lights nor the passengers will care if it's in Europe or America.

[@beastyfast302]

@@frankejk it is like this everywhere, FAA

[@Spealer]

@@shekwanda Cause of course this will happen in the lego city!

[@soulextracter]

Other vehicles suggestions: * De-icing tanker with a hose, flushing the wings. * Food and drink truck, refilling the plane. * Fuel tanker. * Tarmac Sweeper to remove pebbles and other debris. * Security patrol vehicle, driving along the sides of the airport, by the fence.

[@hidnusr]

I was thinking about the tractor with multiple carts carrying the luggage

[@createstadler]

And a pushback tug!

[@beastyfast302]

he needs to build more realistic planes, at least a PC-12 for the size of the airport

[@beastyfast302]

@lincolnjarrett2377 no need the airport is tiny

[@treeking6141]

or a bluth family-esque stair car

[@G-Cole-01]

I feel like the air traffic control tower should probably use a 6x6 core instead of a 4x4 one, since it looks a bit disproportionate at the moment, and I don't see any method of entrance/exit. I also think the tower should be either embedded into or placed on the other side of the main building; having it on the opposite side of the ramp from the main building might make continuous operation difficult. Such changes might actually make embedding a motor into the tower easier as well, with the extra space.

[@CrewJohnston]

I agree that the tower just looks a bit top heavy ( very disproportionate ) and feels like it's in the wrong place.

[@SamanthaLaurier]

Agreed, the huge top just looks comical on the tiny tower

[@BogusNoise]

Yeah, the missing entrance was what got me!

[@scottf5791]

This isn’t a real airport. Calm DOWN!

[@BogusNoise]

@@scottf5791 We know, but him and his brother are making one of the best real-life inspired Lego cities on KZbin, and he asked what we thought 😅LionBricks is the only other I've found at a similar level so far

[@Mazzaspazza]

FINALLY! lol it’s been too long! You really are teasing us by uploading so many updates to your other channels and not on here haha. But seriously I can understand the work that goes into all of these and the inside looks cool, but a bit empty from the outside, would be better to see another floor I think, but expanding the terminal is so exciting!

[@78centre88]

What other channels does Brickcrafts have?

[@misonly5496]

​@@78centre88 Bob Brickman is the german channel Edit: as OP said, there's also “Brickman Brothers” (German too)

[@Brick_Crafts]

I'll try to post the English videos sooner from now on ;-) I've just been really busy the past weeks with opening the museum :)

[@blasterworks9960]

Another fantastic update. Can't wait for the next one.

[@Mazzaspazza]

@@misonly5496 also he has a brickman brothers channel where he puts lughting and smaller updates and other stuff

[@ckz7880]

While a launch platform would be really cool, I think it might be a tad too unrealistic. Maybe add a rescue helicopter base and fire trucks in case of emergency. Oh and I suggest that you add a windsock as well, that’s pretty essential in airports.

[@alexanderwalley2639]

Abslutely

[@FerrowTheFox]

My thoughts regarding the unused space and general ideas: 1. Personally I'd love to see some original self-built planes instead of the standard lego ones. Don't know what your stance on that is, but in my opinion, I don't like the moulded single piece cockpits and airframes. It always looks like duplo. 2. Instead of a launch platform, I'd do some aircraft maintenance hangars, a cargo terminal and an airport firestation. 3. Vehicles: Refueling trucks, tugs/super tugs, luggage transporters, follow me vehicle, airport firetrucks.

[@ArunaUtd]

The chairs are SO accurate and look amazing. Sells the build really well!

[@propnotch3466]

Loved the video, and as a pilot and AFOL myself, I have a few suggestions! The vegetation does look excellent, by the way. First: Add some sort of a door at the base of the Air Traffic Control Tower, and a path to it. How are those li'l guys supposed to get in? Otherwise, I love the ATC Tower! The top and interior look fantastic. Second: Instead of a launch platform (which while it would be cool, in my opinion would look a bit unrealistic in that spot), add a fuel station and maybe a helipad. I think that would look epic! You could also perhaps add part of a decommissioned runway if you wanted, it would be a fun challenge on the diagonal. You see these every once in a while. It would have a big "X" at the end and could just be a short segment, like it crossed runway 15-33 but was put out of service for some reason. Third: Add a PAPI or VASI system to the side of your runway. No regional airport would be complete without them! Fourth: It bugs me just a little bit that one of your airplanes has winglets and the other does not. I think it looks better with winglets, and it is a bit more realistic. But in the end this is just a nitpick. Finally, the placement of those floodlights is pretty hazardous, and seems to be waiting for an accident with a wingtip. They are typically placed on buildings, such as the terminal. Besides, with those floodlights covering the whole area you won't be able to see the runway lights as well. You could also add lights to an aircraft if you wanted. It would be difficult, but look so cool!

[@paveloleynikov4715]

Lack of winglets and somewhat different liveries sugests slightly run-down small airline with planes acquired in different time. I think it even add more realism and really give visual variety.

[@propnotch3466]

@@paveloleynikov4715 Yes, it's just that (in my opinion anyway) the Lego wings look odd without wingtips of some sort, real wings (on most airliners) do not just stop like that. they will either extend out to a point or have a wingtip device.

[@paveloleynikov4715]

@@propnotch3466yes. It could work with old prop planes, but for jets - I think only soviet YaK-40 had somewhat similar wing profile...

[@Michdisturb13]

The air trafic control tower is so cool !!! You should add mini-bus for customers of the airport ! and a fire station too will be great ! Thank you for your videos! Your city is amazing !!!

[@Bjorg451]

For the place near the airport I think a logistic hub (Fedex/post, marchandise, wharehouse, etc.) would be a more realistic and better idea. Also you could continue the story telling with mafia that often used logistic hubs to hide and export theirs "goods" ! Nice update though !

[@woodreg]

agree - a cargo terminal would be a great addition, maybe it could be a maintenance hanger with a small cargo terminal attached, it would then allow a road behind with trucks collecting / dropping off... and building on the mafia / counterfeiting theme and some different types of vehicles. A tow truck would also look cool, to pull the planes out of the taxi way, as well as food trucks that raise up to the rear aircraft doors and baggage trucks. And finally, like a few others have said, maybe in time it would look even better to have your own planes rather than the lego ones, the latest Lego jet 60367 has a better nose but the tail looks wrong, and Bigplanes has smaller scale ones...

[@gloomed8888]

If you want something different as an air vehicle you could build an advertising blimp.

[@jessedebrouwer1435]

Or an hot air baloon

[@alexanderwalley2639]

Hindenburg

[@GodTierComments]

Just make the airport double story with arrivals on one level and departures on the other. If you keep the windows angled out then there would be even more floor space on the second floor.

[@allencx_]

I think adding a windsock and some red light indicators on top of the terminal/atc tower would add some neat details, a fence around the airport could add to it as well. The launch pad might look a bit odd that close so maybe a maintenance hangar or cargo area could work in the empty space

[@GabMacedoo]

I think you should make a lake in the empty area close to the airport. It’s pretty common to have water areas near airports, and you could have a new section of your city with a lakefront, some cottages and what not.

[@Mazzaspazza]

Yes and maybe a forest would be accurate and quite beautiful actually aswell

[@OGMonkeyScout]

I always admire your attention to detail! The airport is looking awesome!

[@Srjames094]

The plane's ground generators are also missing. You can place the fire department in the empty part, and next to the runway you can create an accident with firefighters putting out the fire or helping people out of the plane.

[@markkidder5354]

Another great video! Suggestion: A fire station for the airport.

[@user-hk5by4xt6n]

This is really cool! I think the air traffic control tower does seem a bit thin, i think it would benefit from being thicker. Just a thought.

[@alexanderwalley2639]

Yeah, my thought exactly, where are the stairs to ascend/decend to/from the tower.

[@HippyHippo1]

Love the interior! Looks 10x better

[@rob8473]

Maybe a long term parking lot is a nice idea, great spot for some story telling as well. Also maybe fit a battery in the planes so you can light up the wings, should be great visuals and a possibility to add some different color lights. City looking great Champ!

[@WYO_Dirtbag]

Some flashing wing lights on one of the active planes would be really neat

[@orangefoxxd6120]

I adore your creativity and your amazing content! Keep it going my man! Love from the motherland of Lego: Denmark!

[@afusdev]

Would love to see you get in contact with BigPlanes and see some of his extremely detailed planes on the airfield. I think it would really add to the whole setup instead of using the basic brick molds! Nice to have you back anyway!

[@ninzom]

Bob talked about it this before (on his german channel at least). Because of the limited space, he needed to downsize everything quite a bit. Brick-build planes would've been too large to fit comfortably. So for the time being no big planes. He wasnt too happy with the moulded pieces either, so maybe we'll get some brick-build planes when he expands the airport.

[@Jack-Hands]

Vehicle ideas: some "classic" airplanes like biplanes and other propeller airplanes. For the "air-enthusiasts" in Lego city. Maybe give them their own vintage style hangar.

[@alexanderwalley2639]

True! However traditonally 'commercial' aiports have seperate ramps for Commercial Aviation (Airlines) and General/Corperate.

[@velcro62]

Great job man! I love seeing my two passions mix! FOr the arrivals, you could add a second floor with and escalator that leads to the unfinished part of the airport. or move the ticket counter, security and the news stand to the unfinished part and replace with the baggage claim.

[@jdam3131]

The sparse look for the grass looks sm better than the other plant pieces in the other areas. Looks awesome

[@WasatchWind]

A space launch site would be cool, but they're usually on coastlines far away from any civilians, as much of the area needs to be shut down in the vicinity of a rocket launch - So I think that'd be cool, but right next to a public airport... probably not.

[@esblox]

Very cool airport, amazing Lego builder!

[@andrewellis7656]

WOW - I love it - keep up your excellent work. So much fun. Thank you - thank you.

[@AeciusthePhilosopher]

That interior reminds me a bit of the airport St. Jacques de la Lande (RNS). Nicely done!

[@benmacdonald8470]

great episode, I think it would be awesome if you somehow integrated a train station into the airport. It would look really cool to see the train drive into the terminal somehow to drop off passengers.

[@Simon-T.]

Maybe it could go underground at that point and connect that way as a below ground level to the airport.

[@MepsiPaxBerri]

Throughly enjoying your take on a Lego airport so far. You add so much detail that really makes it come alive! The chairs and cafe look espcially great. While space may prove tough, I think it would be amazing to connect up the train or tram system to it. All airports serve as a transport hub, so it would make a lot of sense!

[@user-nw5ee7kt2h]

Adding a museum would be nice, and you can add dinosaur bones, old pictures, and statues to that. You can also add a small zoo with basic animals but an attractive one as a major part because you mostly have houses and shops. Big and antique buildings would be nice. Also, you can add tall skyscrapers and buildings in that as you have made an airport and you can show it as a more developed part of the city like New York, Chicago, etc.

[@Anyxe.]

A factory would be cool, for the unused space! Or like a warehouse or something. Could continue the mafia story line as well- having someone set up in there trying to make a deal to smuggle stuff onto the planes 😅

[@TheOGDisco]

I'd like to see a much bigger airport personally. It seems a bit too small for an airport. Also, some other comments said private hangers. I think 1 of those would make more sense than a launch platform. It's entirely up to you though. Glad to see another upload, it made my day!

[@Andy-fd5fg]

It's a good size for a small city airport.... not all airports are big hubs

[@TheOGDisco]

@@Andy-fd5fg Good point however, from what I understand, he wants to do a downtown at some point.

[@jenkiss2494]

You can add some trees on that empty space, and in the future add a second runway, maybe a smaller runway for smaller planes.

[@Galahad5436]

Trees?

[@jenkiss2494]

@@Galahad5436 yeah, some little trees or bushes

[@alexanderwalley2639]

@@jenkiss2494 I'd advice against having any kind of wooded vegitation inside the operations area. That's a Massive hazard

[@chrisaristopoulos241]

Perhaps you could simply add a second floor and a another one underground. Use the upper floor for departures, the ground floor for arrivals and the subfloor as a big underground terminal for the trains.

[@hayleyphur9530]

Something I always do at the airport is take a photo of the plane so you could have a person at the window taking a photo of the plane.

[@mydreonia]

I remember the 3182 Lego Airplane set. I was really young when I had asked my uncle to buy it for me, when my grandfather was alive! My grandfather passed away when I was 8 and this video reminds me of the time I spent with him! Thanks for reminding me of those happy times my friend! Cheers.

[@Norrow]

Maybe using the space next to the airport for military purposes would be a cool and more realistic option.

[@s.p.8803]

That would go against Lego

[@alexanderwalley2639]

@@s.p.8803 Haha good thought

[@user-sp2db7cy4b]

Looks amazing! Can't wait to see more progress on the city in the future!

[@curtishuang5534]

Might be a bit tricky to show all the storytelling, but maybe elevating the departure hall onto a second story and placing the arrival hall on the ground floor could be done in the meantime (and then passenger boarding bridges!?)

[@kirstybarker628]

Hey next to the airport there is often long term parking and some form of shipping/postal services. They may also be a smaller light plane and helicopter airport. Love you work, it is so enjoyable to watch!

[@Simon-T.]

I like the idea of a second floor with reasturants and a viewing area. I also think you need more departure/arrival boards inside the terminal, you could have them hanging down from the ceiling. The airport is looking amazing though!

[@helenshackelford4596]

Oh man, I was just thinking yesterday how much I was looking forward to the next update. The airport is lovely. I really appreciate how much care and attention you give to the little details.

[@LEGOLIZED]

just amazing what you do ....my eyeballs of me and son are so dry now....thanks for the share

[@luedanger561]

The attention to detail is awesome! You never fail to impress

[@4ac112]

So happy to see another upload !!

[@averageboydoesstuff]

Peak Video as always, I’m loving the dedication towards this project and I’m excited to see where it goes (also I think we need a tiny little luggage cart for the airport, it just won’t feel right without one)

[@ezra366]

Maybe try adding some sort of Barbwire fence around the airport? And then maybe even a group of people trying to break through and steal a plan. Just and idea!

[@patrickbarrett5790]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great work! I can't wait to see the lights!

[@CultivatingCountry]

Awesome looks fantastic.

[@Lego21322]

You could add a small forest in the large empty area or a small fire station with specific airport fire engines.

[@rob8473]

Glad to see you uploaded another video! Thank you Sir:)

[@joshuashoemaker8028]

Consider using the extra space by your airport for a military hangar - maybe with a helicopter or two. Also, you could add an airport fire/rescue station to deal with a plane crash.

[@Atm979]

Great video, thank you.

[@Ringo3528]

Love the work so far man.

[@Chris_Corcoran]

I like how you put so much thought into your builds

[@davidfisher5507]

As always your creative approach to building just astonishes me. Love your updates, would love to visit the museum/display someday.

[@morcjul]

Phenomenal with the airport! Getting flashback to my red airplane & airport firewatch LEGO times

[@WanderingExistence]

Always excited to see the city!

[@Mann528]

I'm 2 minutes in, and damn, the techniques are so much more nice and clean than before. The Airport is really a level above everything you have done so far!

[@Tig.]

I work for an airline at a major us airport and that belt loader looks really accurate

[@bricks_in_space]

Wow such a massive update. So much careful planning for so many new features. Well done. Airports take up so much space, especially if you want it to represent reality. I love all the intricate details you do everywhere. You are an inspiration. I found you originally from your first moon video and have stayed because everything is so well made and detailed. Definitely looking forward to the upcoming moon base update.

[@K-Wng]

Thanks for the great video

[@jxmesgg1021]

For the moon base, maybe you could add a mining operation and science center and a huge crater where an asteroid landed

[@Delerane]

Amazing details !

[@jamesbryantii6430]

Fantastic...I totally enjoy U'r building process & look forward to seeing the entrance to the airport...also seeing U'r design for the airport fire brigade vehicle & station...oh & perhaps the fuel tanks & the vehicles for pulling the planes into taxiing position. Very inspiring for me to continue working on my lego neighborhood I started 😊

[@ridz2123]

I like the idea of a launch platform to connect the different models, but I agree that it is a bit unrealistic. What if instead it was a launch platform under construction, with scaffolding, cranes, cement mixers etc. Construction isn’t really shown at all in the Lego city, and it kinda connects the story of the two mocs without being to unrealistic

[@PorkyMinch]

I think adding a people mover between sections of the airport would be great, they are always fun. An airport shuttle to transport the people out and in the airport would also be cool.

[@RinnEryr]

As a Dutchie my first reference of an airport is Schiphol. Schiphol’s traffic tower is a lot larger, because of the many lanes and planes they simultaneously work with. Even though this airport is smaller, I would consider making the construction a bit wider and taller, because now the people inside have no way to leave the tower. The terminal looks way bigger as well. Perhaps picky, but it could make sense to do this if you go with the plans of adding an hangar or launching platform next to the airport. 😄

[@silverwhiteknight]

Love the idea for the space launch center!

[@danielmee2564]

You make us wait for an update but as ever it's a worthwhile wait! Love the terminal interior, very clever building techniques. And the control tower is awesome. Still the best city!

[@KentheDeer]

The amount of detail you add to your builds is always impressive!

[@Tecenviender07-V]

Oh my gosh, he finilly came, and he came with a Big proyect! ❤

[@mastterby]

I adore all the little airport vehicles! Would love to see one of those luggage carriers with the train of little trailers behind it, and maybe if you’re wanting something to add to that green area, maybe a little airport fire station with a few trucks?

[@juliemartin9699]

Looks great - Suggested vehicles: a petrol/gas truck; passenger bus; a pushback tractor/tug Also ideas inside the airport: a chapel, arrivals/departures signs, a sports bar

[@ready1player31]

I saw this in my sub box and literally went “ah yeah” I really look forward to your videos every time. They make me nostalgic for the time I spent making MOCs as a kid with Lego Star Wars and makes me want to buy Lego again.

[@leehartline9654]

the tower is super cool!! great job!!!

[@49albatros]

YESSSS I kind of forgot about this series but as an avgeek and Lego fan I love this mixup

[@ChrisDelSanto98]

Love everything you’ve been doing with the airport

[@rukr.]

THIS LOOKS AMAZING!!! Good job!!

[@jakeshort5659]

I enjoyed seeing the terminal come to life! Its size and design reminded me of when I flew through the pretty newly renovated, but still small, airport in Montería, Colombia. There were only 4 departure gates, and everyone had to walk out to the planes; meanwhile, all arrivals were funneled through the same door from the tarmac to 2 baggage conveyer belts. May be worth checking out for some inspiration. I agree with others a cargo hangar would be a fun addition.

[@jennymartin547]

Love the space take-off bace idea!!

[@HL1_]

amazing as always

[@Ralphbricks]

A airport fire truck is really important, and also a airport fire department, there is a fire station in every airport, a airport with no fire station is a car with no wheels 😉

[@Lamalas]

As usual, amazing stuff!

[@Filip_Wessman]

I sugested a space port by the air port a few months ago. Great to see you are on board the idea.

[@Mobileduelists]

I think once you expand the terminal and add a road connection to the rest of the city you should put a line of taxi (with drivers holding sings with peoples names on inside) and/or a bus station

[@theoriginalbreadcrumb]

quite impressive, nice work!

[@dinodabee]

yay, ive been waiting for this for awhile!

[@blacktronpavel]

Fantastic update! I appreciate the Blacktron and Classic Space cameos too ;)

[@zainraza8521]

Always a pleasure to see you upload a video!

[@dartht8er]

Love the stair carts, this is coming along nicely! 🔥 Can't wait for the moon base video!!!

[@jovishark]

i am so excited to see a bigger airport!!

[@jonmora2559]

I absolutely love this channel , I found it a few weeks ago and have since binged every video ! I’m so invested, these r some of the best mocks I’ve ever seen

[@Simon-T.]

I agree, he is light years ahead of just about every other lego channel.

[@Sea_people_enjoyer]

man this series is really great :D

[@annemaritlangedal1456]

I think you should build an airport hotel at that spot. Maybe a little run-down L-shaped american motel with a pool in the front.