Solutions for airports and ports
Solutions for airports and ports
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See how Autodesk customers are transforming airports and seaports
Airports and ports industry insights

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3 international airport designs transforming future travel
3 international airport designs transforming future travel
Discover how Los Angeles International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, and the LaGuardia Airport are enhancing design and usability.

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GIS and BIM integration for smarter infrastructure
GIS and BIM integration for smarter infrastructure
Learn how geographic information system (GIS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) will revolutionize infrastructure design and construction.

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What it means to collaborate in the AEC industry
What it means to collaborate in the AEC industry
As the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry adopts digital tools and processes, collaboration could be more profitable than competition.
Autodesk products for airport and seaport design
Learning resources for airports and seaports professionals

AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS
Airports asset management ownership policies
Airports asset management ownership policies
In this class, learn how to handle airport asset management obstacles temporarily and permanently so you can move toward a single source of truth.

AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS
How to use UAS reality capture for airport design
How to use UAS reality capture for airport design
This class walks through the waiver process, flight logistics, workflows, and other critical elements of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) reality capture for airport design.

AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS
Designing an international airport with cloud innovation
Designing an international airport with cloud innovation
Discover how HOK pushed the cloud to the limits to design the Salt Lake City International Airport, one of the largest aviation projects in the United States.

AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS
Airport digital twin that integrates BIM, GIS, and EAM
Airport digital twin that integrates BIM, GIS, and EAM
Parsons highlights the capabilities of an airport digital twin, including the integration of BIM, GIS, and enterprise asset management (EAM) into a common data environment.

AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS
Port planning with InfraWorks software
Port planning with InfraWorks software
Explore a large-scale port and transportation project that uses various InfraWorks functions, including randomizing data objects, running scripts, and more.
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Bridges and tunnels
Bridges and tunnels
Gain advanced analysis and design workflows for bridges and tunnels.
Roads and highways
Roads and highways
Support each stage of your road or highway project.
Railways
Railways
With reduced complexity and increased quality, deliver best-in-class rail infrastructure.
Transportation
Transportation
Empower your transportation workforce to achieve greater resilience and stability.
Let’s talk about airports and seaports
Let’s talk about airports and seaports
Contact us to learn how Autodesk software can improve your infrastructure projects.
Contact us to learn how Autodesk software can improve your infrastructure projects.
Let’s talk about airports and seaports
Let’s talk about airports and seaports
Contact us to learn how Autodesk software can improve your infrastructure projects.
Contact us to learn how Autodesk software can improve your infrastructure projects.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
When designing an airport or seaport, the site selection is critical because it determines accessibility, proximity to transportation networks, and the potential for expansion. The design should also consider the expected traffic volume and provide sufficient capacity to accommodate projected growth, as well as take into account the safety of passengers, crew, and cargo. Safety concerns include runway and taxiway design, air traffic control systems, and airport or seaport security systems.
In addition, sustainability considerations are important to minimize the impact of the port on the environment and surrounding communities, and the airport or seaport should be accessible to all users, including people with disabilities and those with limited mobility. Finally, the design can go a long way toward ensuring efficient operations of the airport or seaport, from traffic flow to cargo handling. For the infrastructure owners and local authorities, it’s also important that the design be cost-effective, including construction, operation, and maintenance costs, to ensure that the airport or seaport remains financially viable.
When designing an airport or seaport, the site selection is critical because it determines accessibility, proximity to transportation networks, and the potential for expansion. The design should also consider the expected traffic volume and provide sufficient capacity to accommodate projected growth, as well as take into account the safety of passengers, crew, and cargo. Safety concerns include runway and taxiway design, air traffic control systems, and airport or seaport security systems.
In addition, sustainability considerations are important to minimize the impact of the port on the environment and surrounding communities, and the airport or seaport should be accessible to all users, including people with disabilities and those with limited mobility. Finally, the design can go a long way toward ensuring efficient operations of the airport or seaport, from traffic flow to cargo handling. For the infrastructure owners and local authorities, it’s also important that the design be cost-effective, including construction, operation, and maintenance costs, to ensure that the airport or seaport remains financially viable.
Airport design software can provide many benefits to airport planners, engineers, and architects. For example:
Improved accuracy: Airport design software can help ensure that the design of an airport is accurate and takes into account all necessary factors, such as runway length, taxiway placement, and terminal size.
Faster design process: Using airport design software can speed up the design process, allowing for more efficient use of time and resources.
Cost savings: By improving accuracy and reducing the need for redesigns, airport design software can help save money during the construction process.
Better communication: Airport design software can facilitate better communication between different stakeholders, such as architects, engineers, and airport authorities.
Enhanced safety: By ensuring that an airport is designed to the highest safety standards, airport design software can help enhance safety for passengers, crew, and aircraft.



