Every industry, including aviation, is increasingly moving toward digital transformation, with promising solutions in areas such as automation and smart facilities. A private wireless network (PWN) provides wireless connectivity to people and devices, whether stationary or in motion within the network’s coverage area. Because a PWN is based on proven mobile technology, it can offer at least the same level of performance and security as public networks that have been trusted worldwide for years. As a private network, it enables airport operators to enhance performance and security.
ACRP Research Report 282: Exploring Cellular-Based Private Wireless Networks for the U.S. Aviation Industry, produced by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program, addresses key considerations related to the conceptualization, planning, design, deployment, and management of PWNs. It is intended to educate and guide airport operators as they evaluate options for achieving ubiquitous and reliable connectivity. The report provides strategic insights into areas such as ownership, monetization, procurement, financing, innovation, and future expansion. In this guide, mobile technology refers to what has long been known as cellular technology.
A shorter, condensed version of the report is ACRP Research Results Digest 29, Exploring Cellular-Based Private Wireless Networks: Summary.
132 pages
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8.5 x 11
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paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-60604-7
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-60603-9
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17226/29434
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Exploring Cellular-Based Private Wireless Networks for the U.S. Aviation Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
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