Airport Industry IT Solutions and Digital Transformation

At Black Box®, we help airports transform into intelligent, connected hubs through integrated technologies that drive safer, more efficient operations. From the terminal to the tarmac, our solutions include high-performance network infrastructure, real-time data integration, secure IT systems, and resilient connectivity, designed for the evolving needs of airport technology leaders. Whether supporting Airport Operations Centers (AOCs), enabling remote digital towers, or integrating control room systems, Black Box empowers airports to connect anything and optimize everything, making next-generation airport ecosystems a reality.

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Key

1. Smart Building & IoT Integration

2. Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower & Remote Tower Operations

3. Parking & Ground Transportation

4. Check-In

5. Security Check

6. Gates

7. Customs & Immigration

8. Baggage Handling

9. Concessions & Retail

10.Runway & Airside Operations

11. Hangars & Maintenance

12. Airport Operations Center (AOC)

13. Data Center & IT Backbone

14. Secure Back-Office & Enterprise IT

15. Simulation & Training

Key

1. Smart Building & IoT Integration

2. Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower & Remote Tower Operations

3. Parking & Ground Transportation

4. Check-In

5. Security Check

6. Gates

7. Customs & Immigration

8. Baggage Handling

9. Concessions & Retail

10.Runway & Airside Operations

11. Hangars & Maintenance

12. Airport Operations Center (AOC)

13. Data Center & IT Backbone

14. Secure Back-Office & Enterprise IT

15. Simulation & Training

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Smart Building & IoT Integration

  • Smart HVAC, lighting, and energy automation
  • Centralized IT, IoT & OT management and analytics
  • Future-ready structured cabling to enable IoT & AI
  • Real-time IoT sensor integration and monitoring

Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower & Remote Tower Operations — Learn More

  • Long-distance, remote system access
    Emerald KVM Over IP
  • 24/7 uptime and enhanced decision-making
    Emerald Deskvue
  • Video distribution between remote towers and centralized control rooms
  • Centralized multi-system control
    ControlBridge
  • Integrated monitoring of security, airside ops, and emergency response

Parking & Ground Transportation

  • License plate recognition and parking guidance
  • Connectivity for shuttles and dispatch systems
  • AI-powered surveillance and analytics to support security, occupancy, and passenger experience
  • Full Wi-Fi®, 5G, and cellular coverage across outdoor spaces and parking facilities

Check-In

  • High-density structured cabling, Wi-Fi®, 5G, and DAS for airline counters and kiosks
  • Self-service kiosk support, power, and remote enablement
  • Secure connections to airline and airport systems
  • Real-time updates for flights, bags, and passenger notifications

Security Check

  • IT infrastructure for TSA and security agencies
  • CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection
  • Integrated physical security platforms

Gates

  • FIDS, GIDS, and BIDS displays
  • High-capacity Wi-Fi® and private 5G
  • Gate-management infrastructure

Customs & Immigration

  • Infrastructure support for biometric verification and border control systems
  • Secure network segmentation for CBP systems

Baggage Handling

  • IoT-enabled baggage tracking and predictive-maintenance analytics
  • Remote access to BHS controls with heat/noise isolation
  • Resilient cabling and modernized infrastructure

Concessions & Retail

  • Secure POS connectivity and tenant network management
  • Public Wi-Fi® and behavior analytics
  • Interactive wayfinding and promotional kiosks
  • Phone systems and unified comms
  • Shared tenant services (STS) for additional revenue generation

Runway & Airside Operations

  • Outdoor connectivity via wireless mesh, Private LTE/5G
  • Integrated radar, lighting, weather, and video monitoring
  • Perimeter surveillance and optimized runway operations

Hangars & Maintenance

  • Secure network infrastructure for MRO operations
  • Wireless access and asset-tracking for maintenance zones
  • AI-powered surveillance and analytics for safety and compliance

Airport Operations Center (AOC) —
Learn More

  • Instant remote access to critical systems and centralized video wall control —
    Emerald KVM over IP
  • Ergonomic workstations —
    Emerald DeskVue
  • Zero-latency data and video sharing —
    MCX AV over IP
  • Integrated 24/7 service desk & monitoring of airport security, facilities, IT, and operations

Data Center & IT Backbone

  • Edge and hybrid data centers connecting tower, AOC, and enterprise systems
  • Space- and cooling-optimized design with 24/7 environmental and security monitoring
  • Rehabilition, monitoring, and ongoing optimization of all critical network spaces
  • Voice, video, and network interconnects

Secure Back-Office & Enterprise IT

  • Onsite, hybrid, or remote 24x7 service desk and SOC for IT and facility operations
  • Campus-wide SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, and private 5G infrastructure
  • Converged cybersecurity, Zero Trust frameworks, and physical IT security

Simulation & Training — Read Use Case

  • AV mirroring between instructor and trainee
  • Live-ops isolation for uninterrupted operations

Why Airports Choose Black Box

Airports demand intelligent, adaptable technology that keeps operations running smoothly, travelers moving efficiently, and infrastructure ready for what’s next. That’s where Black Box makes the difference.

Streamline Airport Operations

Leverages IoT, automation, and real-time monitoring for faster, SLA-driven responses.

Enhance Passenger Experiences

Offers smart Wi-Fi, wayfinding, and analytics-driven communication and safety systems.

Enable Future-Ready Infrastructure

Uses scalable, integrated solutions for evolving airport demands.

Boost Control Room Performance

Discover advanced AV, KVM, and real-time data integration solutions.

Manage Systems Efficiently

Deploy secure infrastructure, and robust networking.

Ensure Seamless Connectivity

Choose durable cables, enclosures, and high-performance IT hardware support.

How We Help Airports

Success Stories

Related Resources

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  • IoT solutions, networking, cybersecurity, and managed services, Black Box helps airports stay ahead of evolving demands while improving efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

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