Industry: Aviation / Transport Infrastructure
The Client
- Industry: Aviation / Transport Infrastructure
- Location: South Australia
- Type of Facility: Major International Airport
A major Australian airport undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades required a new system to manage taxi movements within its passenger pick-up zones.
The Operational Challenge
As part of broader infrastructure works, the airport needed a reliable system to signal when specific taxi types (including Maxi Cabs) were required at designated gates.
Two gate locations were positioned at varying distances from the operator station — one approximately 100 metres away with clear line-of-sight, and another approximately 500 metres away with multiple building obstructions
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The solution needed to be wireless, robust in an outdoor environment, resistant to interference, and simple for operators to use — while avoiding disruption to airport operations during installation.
Objectives
The client required:
- A reliable system to signal taxis at two separate gate locations
- A wireless solution capable of overcoming distance and physical obstructions
- High-visibility outdoor indicators suitable for harsh conditions
- A simple, intuitive operator interface
- Minimal disruption during installation
Our Solution
We designed and delivered a fully integrated Taxi Area Indicator Light System incorporating:
- A Siemens PLC-based control system
- Industrial-grade long-range wireless communication (up to 5,000m capability)
- RF communication for the short-range gate
- 5G/SMS relay technology to overcome interference and obstruction at the longer-range gate
- High-visibility IP-rated LED beacons suitable for outdoor conditions
- Marine-grade stainless steel enclosures for corrosion resistance in exposed areas
The system was prefabricated and fully tested off-site prior to delivery to minimise on-site disruption and reduce operational risk during installation
Key Client Benefits
- Reliable long-range wireless communication
- Hybrid RF and 5G solution to overcome site constraints
- High-visibility, weather-resistant outdoor equipment
- Simple, operator-friendly control interface
- Reduced installation time through off-site prefabrication
- Scalable design to support future infrastructure expansion
The Result
The airport received a robust, interference-resistant wireless signalling system that enables clear, reliable communication to remote taxi gates.
The intuitive push-button interface and adjustable timer functionality allow operators to easily manage taxi flow in real time, improving operational efficiency within the pick-up zone.
The system was successfully deployed with minimal disruption to live airport operations and is designed for scalable future expansion.
