Global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market size is predicted to grow from US$ 320 million in 2025 to US$ 462 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2024, the global market price for airport ground distance measurement equipment (GDME) was $42,975 per unit, with sales of approximately 7,250 units, an average annual production capacity of 500-800 units per line, and an industry profit margin of 40%-55%. GDME is a specialized safety system deployed on the airport ground to accurately measure the distance between aircraft and parking stands, buildings, or other obstacles. It typically includes sensors such as laser rangefinders and millimeter-wave radars, along with supporting display and warning units, effectively preventing collisions during ground movement.
Upstream: Core component suppliers (laser/radar sensors, optical lenses, chips), software algorithm developers, and structural component and material suppliers. Downstream: Direct customers are airport operators, airlines, and ground handling companies; end users are pilots and ground crew.
The future development trends in the global market for airport ground distance measurement equipment are primarily reflected in the following areas, with intelligence, integration, and high precision as key drivers:
Technology Convergence and Intelligent Upgrades: Future equipment will deeply integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) technologies. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, the system will not only accurately measure distance but also automatically identify aircraft types, determine movement trends, and predict potential risks (such as intrusions into safety zones), achieving a transition from passive to active warning.
System Integration and Platformization: Single-function distance measurement equipment will gradually be integrated into larger Airport Smart Ground Guidance and Control Systems (A-SMGCs). As IoT nodes, its data will interact in real time with berth guidance systems, dispatch systems, and surface surveillance radars, forming a unified digital operating platform and improving overall operational efficiency and safety.
Multi-Sensor Fusion and High Reliability: To cope with complex weather conditions (rain, snow, and fog) and all-weather operations, multi-sensor fusion technology, including LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and optical cameras, will become standard. This solution leverages complementary strengths and weaknesses, significantly improving measurement reliability and environmental adaptability, and reducing false positives and missed alerts. From "distance measurement" to "situational awareness": Next-generation equipment will move beyond simply displaying distance numbers to provide comprehensive awareness of the apron's overall situation. For example, it will simultaneously monitor the relative positions of ground crew, vehicles, equipment, and aircraft, providing critical data support for advanced applications such as autonomous tug trucks and remote control towers.
Market Drivers and Growth Points: Growth is primarily driven by new airport construction and expansion projects in emerging aviation markets such as Asia Pacific and the Middle East, as well as the modernization of existing facilities in Europe and the United States. Furthermore, the gradual standardization of drones and general aviation airports will also create new growth opportunities for the market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment sales for 2026 through 2032. With Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Laser Ranging
Millimeter Wave Ranging
Ultrasonic Ranging
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Military
Commercial
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
AZIMUT JSC
Bendix King
Collins Aerospace
Honeywell
INDRA
SKYbrary Aviation Safety
INTELCAN
Mopiens
NEC
Systems Interface
THALES
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market?
What factors are driving Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
In 2024, the global market price for airport ground distance measurement equipment (GDME) was $42,975 per unit, with sales of approximately 7,250 units, an average annual production capacity of 500-800 units per line, and an industry profit margin of 40%-55%. GDME is a specialized safety system deployed on the airport ground to accurately measure the distance between aircraft and parking stands, buildings, or other obstacles. It typically includes sensors such as laser rangefinders and millimeter-wave radars, along with supporting display and warning units, effectively preventing collisions during ground movement.
Upstream: Core component suppliers (laser/radar sensors, optical lenses, chips), software algorithm developers, and structural component and material suppliers. Downstream: Direct customers are airport operators, airlines, and ground handling companies; end users are pilots and ground crew.
The future development trends in the global market for airport ground distance measurement equipment are primarily reflected in the following areas, with intelligence, integration, and high precision as key drivers:
Technology Convergence and Intelligent Upgrades: Future equipment will deeply integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) technologies. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, the system will not only accurately measure distance but also automatically identify aircraft types, determine movement trends, and predict potential risks (such as intrusions into safety zones), achieving a transition from passive to active warning.
System Integration and Platformization: Single-function distance measurement equipment will gradually be integrated into larger Airport Smart Ground Guidance and Control Systems (A-SMGCs). As IoT nodes, its data will interact in real time with berth guidance systems, dispatch systems, and surface surveillance radars, forming a unified digital operating platform and improving overall operational efficiency and safety.
Multi-Sensor Fusion and High Reliability: To cope with complex weather conditions (rain, snow, and fog) and all-weather operations, multi-sensor fusion technology, including LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and optical cameras, will become standard. This solution leverages complementary strengths and weaknesses, significantly improving measurement reliability and environmental adaptability, and reducing false positives and missed alerts. From "distance measurement" to "situational awareness": Next-generation equipment will move beyond simply displaying distance numbers to provide comprehensive awareness of the apron's overall situation. For example, it will simultaneously monitor the relative positions of ground crew, vehicles, equipment, and aircraft, providing critical data support for advanced applications such as autonomous tug trucks and remote control towers.
Market Drivers and Growth Points: Growth is primarily driven by new airport construction and expansion projects in emerging aviation markets such as Asia Pacific and the Middle East, as well as the modernization of existing facilities in Europe and the United States. Furthermore, the gradual standardization of drones and general aviation airports will also create new growth opportunities for the market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment sales for 2026 through 2032. With Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Laser Ranging
Millimeter Wave Ranging
Ultrasonic Ranging
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Military
Commercial
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
AZIMUT JSC
Bendix King
Collins Aerospace
Honeywell
INDRA
SKYbrary Aviation Safety
INTELCAN
Mopiens
NEC
Systems Interface
THALES
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market?
What factors are driving Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
112 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Airport Ground Distance Measuring Equipment by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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