Air travel is projected to exceed 10 billion passengers in 2026

Airports are operating under mounting pressure from rising traffic, tighter cost and energy constraints, evolving cyber and physical security risks and more experienced passengers with higher expectations. To keep terminals running seamlessly, airport operators need integrated building systems that support critical areas, strengthen safety and security while improving passenger experience.

Johnson Controls provides modern building technology solutions that help airports drive operational continuity and resilience, strengthen safety and security while enhancing passenger experience.

Managing complexity with sophisticated building technologies

Ensuring 145,000+ travelers reach their destinations safely and efficiently at Denver International Airport

By partnering with Johnson Controls, Denver International Airport transformed its operations with connected building technologies. Visibility into operational performance and data-driven insights help ensure operational resilience and efficiency, while ensuring better passenger experience.

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Keeping airports operational, secure, energy
efficient and passenger-ready

Operational continuity

Operational continuity

Johnson Controls helps airport operators identify issues earlier, prioritize maintenance and minimize operational disruptions. Our service experts and predictive maintenance solutions can detect chiller faults up to 48 hours before they become problems and failures with 82% accuracy.

Proactive safety and security

Proactive safety and security

Our security solutions protect over 150 airports and 1.4 billion passengers annually by bringing relevant safety and security information across public spaces to restricted zones into unified interfaces. This enables situational awareness and coordinated responses to physical and cyber threats.

Optimized passenger experience

Optimized passenger experience

Advanced HVAC and controls systems deliver optimized passenger experiences and indoor environmental quality from curb to gate. AI-driven insights enable a shift from reactive to proactive terminal management where it matters most.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

Our intelligent energy management solutions and high-efficiency HVAC equipment adapt to variable occupancy in energy-intensive spaces throughout airport terminals. Together, they deliver next-gen energy efficiency and sustainability goals without sacrificing airport performance.

Delivering solutions that transform performance across airports

Johnson Controls delivers integrated technologies designed for the operational demands of airports. Our broad portfolio enables airport operators connect building systems, improve visibility and support operational performance throughout terminals on airside and landside.

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Fire Protection

Comprehensive solutions designed to support early detection and coordinated response in airport facilities.

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Multilayer security
Security Solutions

Solutions designed to protect public, restricted, airside and perimeter spaces with airport-specific access control, video surveillance and AI-enabled analytics.

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HVAC Equipment

High-efficiency chillers, heat pumps and air handling units that reduce energy use and maintenance throughout airport terminals.

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Building Automation Systems & Controls

Advanced controls to manage environmental conditions, equipment performance and operating schedules across airport facilities.

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Services

Support at every stage airport facilities lifecycle to optimize performance, reduce costs and streamline operations.

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OpenBlue
OpenBlue

Data-driven insights and predictive analytics that help airport operators identify issues, prioritize action and continuously improve performance.

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Frequently asked questions

  • How can airports improve operational continuity and resilience?

    It begins with visibility into the systems that support airport terminal performance. Building automation, real-time monitoring and advanced diagnostics help operators detect issues early, coordinate maintenance more effectively, and reduce the risk of operational disruptions.

  • Can airports improve energy efficiency without compromising passenger comfort?

    Yes. Airport operators can connect HVAC, energy, occupancy and equipment data to understand how terminal demand changes throughout the day. Building automation and digital solutions can help align equipment operations with actual demand while maintaining indoor environmental quality.

  • Does integrating security solutions improve airport operations?

    Yes. Integrated security brings access control, video, alarms and analytics data into a unified interface. This can improve situational awareness, support faster investigations and reduce reliance on separate manual processes.

Let’s keep your airport moving

Connect with a Johnson Controls airport expert to see how our range of products, digital solutions and services can help you improve operational continuity, strengthen safety and security, enhance passenger experience and reduce energy use.

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