Dubai, UAE – January 13, 2026 – Kings Research has released its latest publication titled “Commercial Airport Radar System Market: Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2026–2032”.
The comprehensive report provides an in-depth overview of the radar systems landscape for commercial airports, including detailed market segmentation by system type, range category, and application usage, along with strategic insights for aviation authorities, system integrators, technology vendors, and investors tracking infrastructure modernization trends. The market’s evolution closely aligns with broader shifts highlighted in the digital transformation sector, where automation, data integration, and smart infrastructure are reshaping global industries.
According to Kings Research, the global commercial airport radar system market size was recorded at USD 5.53 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 5.88 billion in 2025 to USD 9.28 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.73% during the forecast period. This growth is fueled by airport modernization initiatives, rising air passenger traffic, and investments in advanced radar technologies to enhance air traffic surveillance and operational efficiency.
Commercial airport radar systems comprise a diverse suite of technologies that enable precise detection, tracking, and management of aircraft and ground movements within airport environments such as surveillance radars, surface movement radars, precision approach radars, and weather radars. Technical classifications from the FAA confirm that these systems support multiple operational functions beyond safety sensing, such as tracking, sequencing, spacing, and traffic flow optimization. (Source: faa.gov)
Radar systems are now embedded within national aviation modernization agendas, supported by federal budgets and long-term infrastructure programs. The Federal Aviation Administration has identified that many radar installations currently in service are more than 36 years old. To address this, the agency has outlined a five-year radar and surveillance modernization plan valued at approximately 8 billion dollars.
These initiatives position radar infrastructure as strategic national assets rather than just operational tools, directly supporting safety, capacity expansion, and digital airspace transformation, complementing parallel sustainability goals seen in the sustainable aviation fuel sector, where cleaner fuels and smarter systems are jointly driving aviation’s future.
Key Trends Shaping the Market
1. Modernization of Air Traffic Infrastructure
Airports worldwide are replacing aging legacy radar systems with digital-ready surveillance infrastructure that can integrate with automation and data-sharing platforms. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FAA budget documents highlight ongoing investments to transition from legacy radar systems to modern digital surveillance architecture capable of supporting next-generation air traffic operations (Source: transportation.gov).
2. Growth in Surveillance and Medium-Range Systems
Surveillance radars remain a leading segment due to their central role in safety and real-time monitoring, while medium-range radar solutions are projected to expand as airports optimize airspace coverage and operational efficiency, especially important as new aircraft categories, including those featured in the electric aircraft sector, enter commercial and regional airspace.
3. Adoption of AI-Enhanced Radar Platforms
AI and advanced signal processing are being embedded into radar platforms to improve detection accuracy, reduce response times, and support predictive analytics for traffic flow and congestion management. Academic research shows that radar data increasingly feeds automation, tracking, and air traffic control decision-support systems that assist controllers in managing complex traffic scenarios.
4. Remote Tower and Digital Integration
Radar-based remote tower systems allow centralized monitoring of multiple airports, reducing staffing and infrastructure costs while maintaining surveillance accuracy and compliance standards. Industry innovation in this area mirrors developments highlighted in Top 10 Remote Towers Companies Revolutionizing Air Traffic Control, where digital towers are redefining airport operations.
For airport authorities, air navigation service providers, aviation regulators, and infrastructure planners, commercial airport radar systems deliver significant strategic and operational advantages:
- Safety & Compliance: Advanced surveillance ensures continuous aircraft and ground movement monitoring, strengthening adherence to international aviation safety standards.
- Operational Efficiency: Real-time tracking of air and surface traffic optimizes sequencing, spacing, and runway utilization, reducing delays and congestion.
- Weather Intelligence: Integrated weather and wind shear detection improves decision-making for takeoff, landing, and ground operations, enhancing flight safety.
- Digital Transformation Enablement: Radar systems act as core data sources for automation, AI-driven traffic management, and next-generation air traffic control platforms.
- Scalability & Future Readiness: Modular and upgradeable architectures support deployment across both major hubs and emerging airports, adapting to traffic growth and evolving airspace demands.
Regional Outlook
- North America: Held a dominant market share in 2024, driven by large-scale modernization investments and mature air traffic networks.
- Asia Pacific: Expected to register strong growth as airport expansions and passenger traffic increase across developing aviation hubs.
- Europe: European airspace modernization strategies place surveillance integration at the center of multi-stakeholder data sharing and harmonized traffic management across borders, as outlined by EUROCONTROL’s implementation planning framework (Source: eurocontrol.int).
Competitive Landscape
Key players driving innovation and deployment in the commercial airport radar system market include Thales, Indra Sistemas, Honeywell International Inc., Northrop Grumman, RTX Corporation, TERMA, Frequentis AG, BAE Systems, Leonardo S.p.A., NEC Corporation, Hensoldt AG, Detect Inc., Easat Radar Systems, Vaisala, and Shoghi Communications Ltd.
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https://www.kingsresearch.com/report/commercial-airport-radar-system-market-3012
About Kings Research
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All market data are sourced from Kings Research's proprietary analysis, validated against credible government publications and peer-reviewed research papers. Examples cited in this PR include FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), U.S. DOT (United States Department of Transportation), EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation), and National Academies (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)