Airport Smart Parking

A smart parking system at an airport can help to minimize congestion in airport parking ramps and reduce the frustration and anxiety drivers feel as they search for parking spaces when arriving for travel. Airports are stressful places for many travelers and difficulty finding a parking space tends to compound the stress. Airport smart parking solutions make it possible for drivers to find an open spot quickly and easily, enabling them to make their departure time with ease or to meet an arriving passenger on time.

Airport smart parking systems are typically designed with technology that is common to most smart city solutions:

• Internet of Things sensors and video cameras identify where open parking spaces exist. These may include in-ground and surface-mount sensors, as well as overhead indicator sensors that use colored lights to guide drivers to an open spot.
• A high-performance network transmits data from the sensors in an IoT parking system to a data management platform.
• Data analytics software transforms streaming data to produce real-time information on parking availability.
• Smart parking user interfaces that include digital signage, indicator lights and mobile apps let drivers know where to find an open parking space.
• Cashless payment options let drivers pay for parking through a mobile app.

What are the benefits of airport smart parking technology?

In addition to alleviating driver frustration and minimizing traffic at airports and in airport parking ramps, airport smart parking systems can help to:

• Increase revenue from parking by maximizing occupancy and turnover.
• Enhance an airport’s reputation as an easy place to get in and out of.
• Improve air quality by reducing vehicle emissions as drivers spend less time idling and searching for parking.
• Improve safety by reducing congestion and minimizing the distraction drivers experience as they look for parking.
• Enhance relationships with airline customers by making it easier for their passengers to arrive on time for travel.
• Get a clear understanding of parking demand, enabling airports to plan more effectively for future parking infrastructure.

Spectrum Enterprise: an infrastructure partner for airport smart parking

Airport smart parking systems need a network and connectivity infrastructure that can easily handle the vast amount of information produced by smart parking IoT sensors. Any latency or problems with performance will immediately result in parking nightmares at airport garages. Additionally, airport smart parking technologies require diverse connectivity protocols – sensors may need to connect via wired, wireless or cellular technology.