Commercial Airport Radar System Market Report 2026

The commercial airport radar system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.12 billion in 2025 to $6.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in commercial air traffic increasing demand for terminal area radar coverage, adoption of primary and secondary surveillance radar systems to improve aircraft detection accuracy, expansion of airport infrastructure driving installation of new radar systems, regulatory requirements for enhanced safety boosting radar maintenance and calibration services, technological improvements in radar transmitters and antennas supporting system upgrades.

The commercial airport radar system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.59 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising airport modernization programs stimulating demand for advanced radar solutions, increasing deployment of weather and wind shear detection radar to enhance operational safety, integration of digital and automated radar technologies to improve air traffic management efficiency, expansion of surface movement radar systems driven by congestion at major airports, growing need for lifecycle support services including training, upgrades, and long-term maintenance. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of integrated primary & secondary radar systems in commercial airports, rising demand for precision approach and enhanced landing systems, expansion of advanced weather and wind shear detection radar installations, growing modernization and upgrade programs for aging radar infrastructure, increased outsourcing of radar maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle support services.

The increasing demand for runway incursion prevention and weather monitoring is poised to drive the growth of the commercial airport radar system market in the coming years. Runway incursion prevention involves measures aimed at averting accidents caused by unauthorized entry or deviation of aircraft, vehicles, or personnel from designated runway areas. Weather monitoring entails the continuous observation and prediction of weather conditions to ensure safe aircraft operations. The commercial airport radar system meets these evolving needs by offering advanced radar solutions that enhance safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency in commercial airport settings. For instance, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report in December 2023, there were 1,756 runway incursions in 2023, marking a 1.5% year-over-year increase, underscoring the critical importance of runway incursion prevention and weather monitoring in aviation safety.

Leading companies in the commercial airport radar system market are investing in innovative products equipped with advanced technologies such as dual-polarization technology to bolster aviation safety and enhance airport operational capabilities. Dual-polarization technology involves the simultaneous transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves in two orthogonal polarizations, such as right-handed circular polarization (RHCP) and left-handed circular polarization (LHCP). For example, in November 2023, Kuching International Airport (KIA), a Malaysia-based international airport, introduced a weather radar system leveraging dual-polarization technology. This system offers various data services, including HD Radio Doppler Radar and SiriusXM for weather information, as well as fuel price updates and stock information. The Doppler Radar system enhances the airport's capabilities by providing detailed weather conditions within its coverage area, thereby contributing to improved aviation safety and operational efficiency. This upgrade underscores the airport's commitment to infrastructure modernization and ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations.

In October 2024, Robin Radar, a Netherlands-based radar development company, partnered with Parcom to accelerate global expansion, foster innovation, and scale its radar technology solutions. This partnership aims to advance technological development and expand operations, particularly in emerging markets such as North America, by investing in new radar systems, strengthening sales and service networks, and enhancing organizational capacity. Parcom, a Netherlands-based private equity firm, invests in mid-market companies and supports management teams in growing their businesses.

Major companies operating in the commercial airport radar system market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems Plc, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., Wipro Limited, Harris Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Saab AB, lndra SistemasS.A., Hensoldt AG, NEC Corporation, JMA Solutions LLC, Frequentis AG, Terma A/S, Telephonics Corporation, Selex ES Inc., DeTect Inc., Intelcan Technosystems Inc., Micro Nav Limited, GEM elettronica S.r.l., ELDIS Pardubice s.r.o., Easat Radar Systems Ltd., Blighter Surveillance Systems Limited, Cambridge Pixel Ltd., ERA a.s., L3Harris Technologies Inc., M7 Aerospace LLC, Navtech Radar Ltd., Park Air Systems AS.

North America was the largest region in the commercial airport radar system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial airport radar system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the commercial airport radar system market by raising the import costs of microwave components, radar antennas, signal processors, and semiconductor modules essential for system integration. These cost increases particularly affect long-range radar categories and regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific where radar modernization programs are active. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing, regional sourcing strategies, and domestic innovation, creating opportunities for homegrown radar technology suppliers to strengthen their market share.

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A commercial airport radar system is an integrated primary and secondary radar system meticulously crafted to detect and visualize aircraft positions within the terminal area surrounding airports. It employs a continuously rotating antenna to transmit and receive microwave signals, complemented by a separate antenna to establish communication with aircraft transponders.

The primary types of commercial airport radar systems include surveillance radar, surface movement radar, precision approach radar, and weather radar. Surveillance radar serves to detect and track various objects such as aircraft, ships, and vehicles, primarily for monitoring and security purposes. It operates across short-range, medium-range, and long-range distances, facilitating functions such as air traffic control, surface movement monitoring, precision approach and landing, weather surveillance, wind shear detection, among others.

The countries covered in the commercial airport radar system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The commercial airport radar system market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as radar installation, maintenance and repair services, calibration services, upgrades and modernization, training and support and consulting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The commercial airport radar system market also includes sales of primary and secondary surveillance radar, weather radar, surface movement radar, precision approach radar, wind shear detection systems, antennas, and radar transmitters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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