A private mobile network for an airport relies on careful RAN planning because airports are complex, high-traffic, and safety-critical environments that require consistent and efficient wireless performance.
In this scenario where an airport operates a private LTE network to ensure seamless communication between ground staff, maintenance crews, and aircraft systems while planes are on the tarmac, reliable connectivity is essential for real-time data exchange, logistics coordination, and ground operations efficiency.
As an outdoor LTE network can provide wireless connectivity on runways and taxiways, to support apron and airside coverage, it may not provide adequate signal penetration into the terminal buildings, hangars, and other indoor facilities. To address this, an in-building Distributed Antenna System (DAS) can be installed within the airport infrastructure to deliver indoor connectivity.
Using Atoll One to design a private mobile network for an airport
Atoll One enables a hybrid modelling approach that combines both outdoor and indoor environments into a unified simulation. This allows to consider the full complexity of the airport layout, including the materials and structures of each building, when predicting signal propagation. As a result, planners can accurately assess indoor and outdoor coverage, optimise antenna placement, and ensure consistent network performance throughout the entire airport complex.
