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How IGA Istanbul Airport leverages IoT and automation for improved efficiency, safety and passenger experience
Journal of Airport Management,
18
(4),
410-421
(2024)
Abstract
iGA Istanbul Airport is the first and only airport established with a wireless Internet of Things (IoT). IoT systems offer an effective solution for receiving data from many points with advantages such as fast implementation, low installation costs and long lifetime. In addition to standard products, special wireless IoT sensors designed for specific needs are also used in iGA Istanbul Airport. This infrastructure provides data for the execution, improvement and development of airport processes. The big data and analysis application created with the data collected from IoT devices and system integrations manages efficiency and predictive maintenance activities. With the effective use of IoT systems, iGA Istanbul Airport has achieved significant gains in increasing customer satisfaction, managing predictive maintenance from a more proactive perspective, reducing environmental impacts and increasing operational efficiency. This paper discusses the use of the IoT infrastructure at iGA Istanbul Airport and the benefits it provides.
Keywords: LoRaWAN; IoT (Internet of Things); operation; efficiency; sustainability; automation; digital transformation; OT (operational technologies)
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Author's Biography
Bilal Yildiz is Electronic Systems Manager at iGA Istanbul Airport. He is responsible for the electronic systems department including 100 engineers and technicians and all infrastructure, superstructure, installation, system and operational technology applications of 21 different systems, including the radio communication system, wireless long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) Internet of Things (IoT) system, fire detection and warning system. He has been working at iGA Istanbul Airport for eight years. Bilal designed iGA Istanbul Airport’s radio communication system and LoRaWAN IoT system infrastructures with the experience he gained in establishing the radio communication infrastructures of different airports in Turkey.
Murat Aydemir is Electronic Systems Deputy Manager at iGA İstanbul Airport. He has worked in various positions in the field of security systems and screening equipment. As a contractor, Murat played a significant role in the installation and operation of iGA İstanbul Airport’s screening equipment. He has been employed at iGA İstanbul Airport for over a year.
Canan Hisarkaya Kurnaz is Electronic Systems Specialist at iGA İstanbul Airport. She has been working at iGA Istanbul Airport for six years. Canan began her career as an intern during the establishment of the long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) system and now manages the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure and undertakes new IoT projects.
Hatip Arslan is Electronic Systems Supervisor at iGA Istanbul Airport, where he has worked for six years. He was involved in the infrastructure and commissioning processes of electronic systems during construction. Hatip’s current role as a shift supervisor ensures the uninterrupted operation of electronic systems 24/7/365.
Kasim Öz Kasım Öz is Electronic Systems Supervisor at iGA Istanbul Airport. He has been employed at iGA Istanbul Airport for six years, including working on the infrastructure and commissioning processes of electronic systems during construction. Kasım manages the apron lighting system, lighting automation system, fire detection and warning system and infrastructure cabling processes.
