Solutions for airports and ports

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See how Autodesk customers are transforming airports and seaports

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    "Experiencing how effective this Autodesk workflow can be on the [Automated People Mover] project, we wasted no time."

    – Cameron Schaefer, Digital Design Lead, HDR
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    "We needed the right tools to work on a platform where we were up to date and could keep up with the project pace."

    – Crystal Barriscale, Regional Director of Urban Design, HKS Architects
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    "Breaking down information siloes helps us to work together for better outcomes."

    – Peter Rollier, BIM Office Manager, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
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    "We developed a small group … and we made, like everybody does, our own definition of what a digital twin is."

    – Dr. Luciana Burdi, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs, Massachusetts Port Authority

Airports and ports industry insights

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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

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

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

  • Architecture Engineering & Construction collection
    Powerful BIM and CAD tools for designers, engineers, and contractors, including Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Forma Site Design, and more
  • Civil 3D
    Civil engineering design and construction documentation
  • InfraWorks
    Geospatial and engineering BIM platform for planning, design, and analysis
  • Revit
    Plan, design, construct, and manage buildings with powerful tools for Building Information Modeling.
  • Forma Design Collaboration
    Cloud-based design co-authoring, collaboration, and coordination software for architecture, engineering, and construction teams. “Pro” enables anytime, anywhere collaboration in Revit, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Plant 3D.

Learning resources for airports and seaports professionals

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AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS

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.

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AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS

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.

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AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS

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.

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AUTODESK UNIVERSITY CLASS

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.

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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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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.