Air travel is a wonder of the modern world. Vehicles carrying hundreds of passengers and their luggage float through the air at hundreds of miles an hour. To achieve this wonder, airports take up large swaths of land.
Piedmont Triad Airport in Greensboro is such an example of a massive airport. It is about 3,770 acres. This is more than 4 other airports in our region combined. Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) covers 912 acres, Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) covers 702 acres, Danville Regional Airport (DAN) covers 800 acres and Blue Ridge Regional Airport (MTV) covers just 270 acres.
In addition to being so large, airports are also full of hundreds of people, tons of luggage and lots of cargo. There are many moving parts, lots of staff and lots of logistical risks.
Not only are there lots of people, there are a lot of radio signals. Airplane mode exists to reduce some of the radio signal interference while in the air but all bets are off on the ground. Radio signals criss-cross the ground between pilots-to-tower radios, airport ground crew radios and other noise.
It makes for a very hectic place where the quality of your radio technology can make all the difference. GCS offers game-changing two-way radio systems that help keep your airport running smoothly. Our expert team handles your procurement, installation and servicing while you focus on other important tasks. Contact us today for scalable two-way radio services.
Nearly every aspect of logistics at airports requires some communication. Radios play a role in the entire flight experience.
For effective security, airport staff need to be a button push away from responding to any emergency, whether that’s a mysteriously abandoned suitcase or a lost child.
Customer service staff use radios to make announcements over the intercom or to check in with operations staff to know if a customer can still make a flight.
From fueling to airplane inspections to luggage handlers, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes staff that need radios to communicate.
Air traffic control towers are the watchers of the runway. They make certain that the runway is clear and relay to the pilot that they are cleared for takeoff. Without a radio system, this wouldn’t be possible.
Covering such large spaces with so many moving parts without radio interference requires not just good radios but a good radio network. Rather than shopping for a product, you need to look for a radio system expert who can show you how the interconnected parts work together.
At GCS, we have a staff that will work with you to look over your setup and determine your needs. Whether you are a large airline company or a small airport, we can work with your budget to find the right setup for you.
Once we have worked with you to determine what you need, we can source the products from our partners. Gain access to accessories such as earpieces for discrete security communication. Whatever it takes to make your operations run smoothly, GCS is your partner in every step of the way.