Airports
Airports require uninterrupted, mission-critical communications to support air traffic control, passenger safety, and day-to-day operations. From radar data to ground-to-air voice communications, network reliability is paramount. Even the smallest outage can impact safety and efficiency, which is why airports demand resilient, redundant, and future-proof connectivity solutions.
At RAFT Systems, we specialise in designing and delivering high-availability wireless and fibre-based networks that meet the unique demands of airport environments. Our solutions are built with redundancy, resilience, and seamless integration at their core — ensuring operations remain online 24/7/365.
Proven Experience in Airports
One example of our expertise is at Jersey Airport, where RAFT Systems designed and delivered a mission-critical communications network supporting Air Traffic Control. The solution linked four interdependent sites (Jersey Airport ATC, St. Ouen, Les Platons, and North Tower) using a protected microwave and optical fibre bearer ring network.
13GHz microwave radio links designed for 99.999% availability.
Route redundancy through a fibre optic link closing the ring.
Automatic Transmitter Power Control (ATPC) to mitigate potential signal fades.
Multiplexers with dual redundancy for voice and data (VF, V24, X21).
Engineer’s Order Wire (EOW) channels to maintain voice circuits between sites.
The result: a fully resilient, fault-tolerant system capable of supporting the 24/7 demands of Air Traffic Control with multiple levels of protection.
What We Deliver for Airports
Microwave and wireless radio networks designed for mission-critical uptime.
Integration with fibre optic infrastructure for maximum resilience.
Redundant architectures with automatic failover for voice, data, and control systems.
End-to-end services, from surveys and design through to installation and commissioning.
Long-term maintenance and monitoring to keep systems operational 24/7/365.
Why Choose RAFT?
Decades of experience delivering complex communication networks for critical environments.
Proven ability to design and deliver resilient, redundant architectures for safety-critical operations.
Trusted by airports and transport operators across the UK and internationally.
With a strong track record in designing and implementing secure, high-availability airport communication networks, RAFT Systems is the partner of choice for ensuring your operations never lose connection.
📩 Contact us today to discuss how we can support your airport with resilient, future-ready communication solutions. salesadmin@raft-systems.co.uk
