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Scaffolding will go up around the airport terminal for at least a year to survey and repair damage to the roof which worsened after Storm Ciaran blew through.
Guernsey Ports said the works on the metal cladding system shouldn’t impact operations or passenger access.
The scaffolding, which will fully enclose part of the roof, is being erected this week.
It admitted the roof has experienced several structural failures over its lifetime, particularly during high winds.
Parts were ripped off the roof in 2016, but troubles have continued since the terminal opened in 2004.
In December 2018 the airport forecourt was briefly closed due to the risk of roof panels dislodging and falling in front of the entrance and exit following two incidents of weather damage.
A loose panel caused problems in 2021.
Pictured: The forecourt was shut five months ago to protect the public from any falling debris as Storm Ciaran ripped through the island.
In 2022, a full survey of the roof was conducted after repairs had to be made following damage caused by Storm Eunice that February.
Ahead of Storm Ciaran in November 2023 engineers strapped down already damaged sections of the roof in anticipation of high winds, with some issues arising after the winds had died down.
Project Manager Joe Armstrong said: “This inspection will establish what options we have to safeguard and extend the useful life of the terminal roof cladding system.
“It is anticipated that the scaffolding will be in place for at least 12 months but this is dependent on the outcome of the inspection and the time taken to undertake any repairs that are required.”
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