ASR International Airport sets new benchmark in sustainability, smart technology

Visakhapatnam: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is poised to transform modern aviation infrastructure into a technologically advanced, sustainable and future-ready entry point.

The project, developed and operated by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), seamlessly blends regional cultural identity with next-generation smart systems, placing it as a premier next-generation airport in India.

By emphasising digital infrastructure to reduce manual touch points and speed up transit from entry to boarding, GVIAL redefined passenger handling. The terminal features automatic self-service bag drops, e-gates and state-of-the-art self-service facilities.

Apart from using biometric technologies, the airport forecasts traveller flow and traffic trends using advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning models. While real-time weather and traffic updates are provided to the website and social media channels to keep passengers informed, CCTV-based analytics actively monitor essential touchpoints to optimise crowd management and operational planning.

Using an AI-enabled system along with an IoT sensor network, terminal hygiene has been automated. On-demand maintenance dispatch reduces resource waste, automated alarms signal supply refills, and real-time occupancy displays cut down on passenger wait times. To protect hygienic standards and improve the traveler’s experience, cleaning schedules constantly adjust based on real-time usage numbers.

The Airport Predictive Operations Center (APOC), a centralised hub that provides real-time visibility and predictive planning across all terminal and airside activities, is at the centre of the airport’s digital ecosystem. The APOC, anchored by a giant 14.4-m video wall, unites security, terminal operations, maintenance, social media, and incoming traffic approach monitoring. Landing and takeoff data are automatically recorded in the Airport Operational Database (AODB) via direct interaction with Air Traffic Control.

The terminal utilises a smart building management system paired with a highly energy-efficient HVAC system to lower its environmental footprint. To curb airside emissions, a dedicated fuel hydrant system links the fuel farm directly to the apron.

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