Airport Operations Software
Unify every aspect of daily airport operations — from flight and gate management to fuel, shift tasks, and disruption response — in one connected platform.
Managing a modern airport means coordinating dozens of moving parts simultaneously, across teams, terminals, and time zones. Airport Operations gives operations staff, duty managers, and executives a single, authoritative platform to plan, execute, and report on every facet of daily airfield activity.
What's included
Flight & Gate Operations — real-time flight tracking, gate assignments, and stand management across all movements.
AODB – Airport Operational Data Base — the central data backbone that synchronizes schedules, resources, and events across every module.
Resource Allocation & Planning — assign staff, equipment, and infrastructure to flights and tasks with conflict detection and optimization.
Stand & Gate Activity Intelligence — live visibility into apron and gate utilization, turnaround progress, and occupancy analytics.
Disruption Management — structured workflows for irregular operations, with automated alerts and recovery action tracking.
Airfield Condition Reporting — digitized, multilingual field condition reports (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) that meet regulatory standards.
Shift Tasks, Operations Logs & Comm Log — structured handover notes, shift task lists, and a unified communication log to keep every team aligned across shifts.
Fuel Operations, Lost & Found, Gate & Stand Requests, FIDS Integration, and Spatial & Visual Management — purpose-built modules that cover the full breadth of day-to-day operational needs.
Why it matters
Fragmented tools and paper-based processes create information gaps that cost airports time, money, and compliance standing. By consolidating flight data, resource assignments, condition reports, and communication logs into one platform, Airport Operations eliminates handover failures and gives every team member the context they need to act decisively.
Faster, more accurate gate and stand management directly reduces aircraft ground times and improves on-time performance — metrics that matter to airlines, passengers, and airport leadership alike. Built-in disruption management workflows mean irregular operations are handled with structured, auditable steps rather than improvised phone calls.
Every action taken in the platform is timestamped and stored, creating an automatically generated audit trail for regulatory inspections, airline queries, and internal reviews — without any additional reporting burden on operations staff.
How airports use it
A typical day begins with the duty manager reviewing the live AODB-powered flight board, confirming gate assignments, and publishing shift tasks to ground teams — all before the first wave of arrivals. As flights progress, stand and gate activity intelligence surfaces turnaround delays in real time, and the resource allocation module helps dispatchers rebalance equipment on the fly. Airfield condition reports are submitted digitally by field inspectors and instantly visible to ATC and airline partners, replacing fax-based workflows entirely.
When disruptions occur — a delayed aircraft, a gate conflict, or adverse weather — the Disruption Management module guides the team through a consistent response process, logging every decision and communication in the Comm Log and Operations Log. At shift end, the outgoing team completes a structured handover in Shift Tasks, ensuring the incoming crew inherits full situational awareness with zero ambiguity.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Airport Operations solution actually include?
- Airport Operations bundles more than a dozen purpose-built modules under one platform, covering flight and gate management, AODB, resource allocation, disruption management, airfield condition reporting, shift tasks, comm logs, fuel operations, lost and found, FIDS integration, and spatial management. Everything shares a single data backbone so teams always work from the same picture.
- Who is the Airport Operations solution designed for?
- It is built for operations staff, duty managers, and airport executives at commercial, regional, and general aviation airports of any size. Whether you are coordinating a single terminal or a multi-terminal hub across multiple shifts, the platform scales to match your team structure and traffic volume.
- How does Airport Operations handle flight disruptions and irregular operations?
- The Disruption Management module provides structured workflows specifically for irregular operations, including automated alerts when a disruption is detected and tracked recovery actions assigned to responsible team members. This replaces ad-hoc phone calls and spreadsheets with an auditable, real-time process that keeps every stakeholder informed.
- Does the platform integrate with existing flight information display systems?
- Yes. The FIDS Integration module connects Airport Operations to your existing Flight Information Display Systems so that gate assignments, flight status updates, and schedule changes flow automatically to passenger-facing screens. This eliminates manual FIDS updates and reduces the risk of displaying incorrect information.
- Does Airport Operations support regulatory compliance for airfield condition reporting?
- Yes. The Airfield Condition Reporting module produces digitized field condition reports that meet regulatory standards and is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Reports are structured, timestamped, and stored in the platform, giving you a ready audit trail for authorities and internal quality reviews.
- How long does it take to implement Airport Operations and get staff up and running?
- Implementation timelines vary based on airport size, the number of modules activated, and the complexity of existing data sources, but Aerosimple designs onboarding to minimize disruption to live operations. The platform is cloud-based and configurable, so teams typically reach day-to-day proficiency well before a full cutover, with guided onboarding support provided throughout.
- How is Airport Operations priced?
- Aerosimple uses a modular pricing model, meaning you pay for the modules your airport actually needs rather than a one-size-fits-all package. Factors such as airport size, traffic volume, and the number of active modules influence the cost. Contact Aerosimple directly for a tailored quote based on your specific operational requirements.
See Airport Operations Software running on your airport's data
Start a free 30-day pilot. We'll help you import real data and run it with your team — no commitment.
