Airport Surveillance Radar Market, By Type (Primary Radars and Secondary Radars), By Application (Civil Airports and Military Airports), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

Airport Surveillance Radar Market was valued at US$ 11.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% to reach US$ 24.6 billion by 2034.

An airport surveillance radar is a radar system that airports employ to identify and show the location and activity of aircraft in the airspace surrounding the terminal. It serves as the primary mechanism for controlling air traffic in the area around airports. An air traffic controllers (ATC) workstation displays information about the aircraft. Air traffic control rooms in large airports often have many screens. When an aircraft is within 40 to 60 nautical miles (75 to 110 km) of its airport, and at heights below 25,000 feet (7,620 meters), airport surveillance radar systems can successfully detect and track it. The duration of time it takes for a radio wave to travel to an object and back to the receiving antenna, measured at the speed of light, is used to calculate range.

During the forecast period, the government and airport operators' investments in surveillance infrastructure to combat issues such as drone encroachment into airspace are anticipated to fuel demand for surveillance radars. Modern radar systems are becoming more and more necessary as border security and the threat posed by missiles develop. To increase the radar's working range and detecting capabilities, the major manufacturers are making significant investments in the technology.

Additionally, throughout the projected period, factors such as the growing number of new and existing airports being built, the rising demand for airspace, and steady technological improvements are expected to fuel the expansion of the airport surveillance radar market. Nonetheless, it is anticipated that the market's expansion will be constrained in the next years by the high cost of installation and operation as well as the complexity of radar subsystem improvements.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

Airport Surveillance Radar Market Drivers:

Expanding travel by air  

• Increasing plane travel, especially in developing countries, necessitates improved monitoring systems for effective and safe airspace management. This means making purchases of cutting-edge radar technology. Furthermore, advancements in fields like data fusion and digital signal processing are producing more potent and effective radars, which enhance situational awareness in general.

Increased defense sector funding  

• The expansion of the global airport surveillance radar market can be linked to rising military spending as well as the building of modern and new airports. The development of aircraft is exponential worldwide, necessitating the requirement for adequate control systems, such as airport surveillance radar, to reduce aviation mishaps. As space technologies advance, aviation investors have started implementing satellite-based technology to increase the scope of their air traffic surveillance operations.

Airport Surveillance Radar Market Restrains:

High deployment costs of such systems

• Throughout the forecast period, the high cost of installation and operation is anticipated to limit market growth. Airport surveillance radar market expansion is anticipated to be hampered by the complexity of radar subsystem updates and financial hardships.

Airport Surveillance Radar Market is segmented based on type, application, and region.

Type Insights

• Primary Radars: Primary radars are a dominating segment of this sector for the target market. The primary surveillance radar (PSR) is a huge parabolic "dish" antenna that is fixed atop a tower to provide unhindered scanning of the whole airspace. It broadcasts microwave radio wave pulses with a beam that is around a degree wide and thin like a vertical fan. The aircraft's surface reflects microwaves to the antenna, allowing it to determine the position and proximity of the aircraft. To ensure a secure and efficient flow of air traffic inside the airspace, air traffic controllers continuously track the locations of every aircraft on the radar screen and communicate with pilots via radio.
• Secondary Radars: The secondary surveillance radar involves a second revolving antenna that is typically mounted atop the primary antenna. It probes aircraft transponders and sends back a radio signal that includes the aircraft's identification, barometric altitude, and emergency status code. The response from the primary radar appears on the radar screen alongside the information the secondary surveillance radar received.

Application Insights

• Civil Airports: The category of civil airports is the most popular application type as a result of the heavy air traffic and strict safety laws. The development of airport infrastructure and rising passenger numbers will probably be the main drivers of growth.
• Military Airports: Military airports also need strong surveillance for security and air traffic management. It is used in air defense for enemy location mapping, weapon guidance in missile systems, identification of targets, target recognition, and weapon guidance to observed targets.

Regional Insights:

Airport Surveillance Radar Market Regional Insights

• North America market is estimated to witness a significantly high revenue share over the forecast period, owing to increasing technological innovation and modernization of current infrastructure. With some of the busiest airports in the world located in this region, sophisticated radar technologies are required for effective air traffic control. The increase in US government investment in airport upgrading may be the cause of this surge.
• Asia Pacific market is estimated to witness the fastest revenue share because of the growth of already-existing airports, the opening of new ones, and the rising demand for air travel. To improve air traffic management and safety, this growth necessitates the use of sophisticated surveillance radar systems.
• Europe market is expanding steadily with a sizable market with robust growth potential driven by expanding air travel and the expansion of airport infrastructure. They are also putting increasing emphasis on safety laws that comply with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements.
• Latin America market is an emerging region and is observing a rise in upgrades to the infrastructure of airports, especially the monitoring systems. The installation of more stringent aviation safety requirements fuels it even further.
• The Middle East & Africa market is in its developmental stages and has scope to grow because of growing airport construction projects. Furthermore, it is witnessing an increasing emphasis on safety rules and advancements in air traffic control.

Airport Surveillance Radar Market Report Scope:

Attribute	Details
Market Size 2024	US$ 11.2 billion
Projected Market Size 2034	US$ 24.6 billion
CAGR Growth Rate	9.0%
Base year for estimation	2023
Forecast period	2024 – 2034
Market representation	Revenue in USD Billion & CAGR from 2024 to 2034
Market Segmentation	By Type - Primary Radars and Secondary Radars By Application - Civil Airports and Military Airports
Regional scope	North America - U.S., Canada Europe - UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe Asia Pacific - Japan, India, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa - South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa
Report coverage	Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For the purpose of this study segmented the Airport Surveillance Radar Market report based on type, application, and region:

Airport Surveillance Radar Market, By Type:

• Primary Radars
• Secondary Radars

Airport Surveillance Radar Market, By Application:

• Civil Airports
• Military Airports

Airport Surveillance Radar Market, By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating the Airport Surveillance Radar Market includes Thales Group, Raytheon Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Plc, Exelis, Inc., Frequentis AG, Becker Avionics Inc., Intelcan Technosystems, Inc., Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, and AngioDynamics, Inc.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

• In January 2023, a contract worth USD 412.6 million was given to Raytheon Missiles & Defence Systems by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, to supply engineering services, spare parts, technical updates, logistics support, and other support for the Taiwan Surveillance Radar Programme (AN/FPS-115 PAVE PAWS).
• In June 2023, to develop the air navigation system at Kuwait International Airport, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Leonardo Aerospace, Defence, and Security of Italy inked a deal worth USD 21.4 million. Two contemporary radar systems are to be installed, per KUNA.
• In February 2022, Taiwan announced that it had selected Thales to assist in updating its airport surveillance systems for Songshan, Hualien, and Taitung airports. New radar systems will replace the current technology, which is approaching the end of its service life.

• Thales Group*
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Raytheon Company
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• BAE Systems Plc
• Exelis, Inc.
• Frequentis AG
• Becker Avionics Inc.
• Intelcan Technosystems, Inc.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
• AngioDynamics, Inc.

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.

1. Research Objective and Assumption
   • Preface
   • Research Objectives
   • Study Scope
   • Years Considered for the study
   • Assumptions
   • Abbreviations
2. Research Methodology
   • Research data
   • Primary Data
     • Primary Interviews
     • Primary Breakdown
     • Key data from Primary Sources
     • Key Thickness Insights
   • Secondary Data
     • Major Secondary Sources
     • Secondary Sources
   • Market Estimation
   • Top-Down Approach
     • Approach for estimating Market Share by Top-Down Analysis (Supply Side)
   • Bottom-Up Approach
     • Approach for estimating market share by Bottom-up Analysis (Demand Side)
   • Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
   • Research Assumptions
3. Market Preview
   • Executive Summary
   • Key Findings—Global Outlook for medical carts Strategies
     • Key Questions this Study will Answer
     • Market Snippet, By Type
     • Market Snippet, By Application
     • Market Snippet, By Region
   • Opportunity Map Analysis
   • Executive Summary—3 Big Predictions
4. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
   • Market Dynamics
     • Drivers
     • Restrains
     • Market Opportunities
     • Market Trends
   • DR Impact Analysis
   • PEST Analysis
   • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
   • Opportunity Orbit
   • Market Investment Feasibility Index
   • Macroeconomic Factor Analysis
5. Market Segmentation, By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Mn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Primary Radars
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Secondary Radars
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Mn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Civil Airports
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Military Airports
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Global Market, By Region, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Mn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Regional Trends
• North America
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • U.S.
    • Canada
• Europe
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • UK
    • France
    • Germany
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • China
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• GCC
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East

1. Competitive Landscape
   • Heat Map Analysis
   • Market Presence and Specificity Analysis
2. Company Profiles

• Thales Group
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Raytheon Company
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• BAE Systems Plc
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Exelis, Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Frequentis AG
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Becker Avionics Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Intelcan Technosystems, Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• AngioDynamics, Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Kongsberg Gallium Ltd
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Harris Corporation
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Northrop Grumman Corp.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies

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