Instrument Landing System Market Report 2026

The instrument landing system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.89 billion in 2025 to $2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising deployment of instrument landing systems to improve landing safety in low-visibility conditions, increased modernization of airport navigation infrastructure integrating updated ILs components, growth in commercial air traffic driving demand for reliable landing guidance systems, advancements in radio beam technologies enhancing precision of azimuth and glideslope signals, expansion of regulatory requirements mandating precision approach systems at major airports.

The instrument landing system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of next-generation ILs with improved signal stability and interference resistance, increasing investment in airport upgrades to support enhanced precision landing capabilities, expansion of integrated navigation solutions combining ILs with satellite-based augmentation systems, rising demand for advanced landing systems to accommodate higher traffic volumes and all-weather operations, development of digital and remote monitoring tools improving maintenance and performance management of ILs installations. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with next-gen air traffic management systems, enhanced safety and precision navigation features, remote monitoring and diagnostics of ils components, advanced redundancy and reliability solutions, upgrades for adverse weather landing capabilities.

The growing airport infrastructure expansion is expected to propel the growth of the instrument landing system market going forward. Airport infrastructure expansion refers to the development and enhancement of airport facilities, including terminals, runways, and air traffic control systems, to accommodate rising air traffic and improve operational efficiency. This expansion is increasing due to the rebound and surge in air travel demand following postponed investments during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting airports to reassess and significantly scale up their infrastructure requirements. As airports grow and modernize their facilities, the demand for advanced technologies that enable safe and precise landings rises, directly driving the need for instrument landing systems. For instance, in January 2025, according to the Department for Transport, a UK-based government department, London City Airport received approval to expand its capacity to 9 million passengers per year by 2031. Additionally, London Stansted announced a $0.71 billion (£1.1 billion) investment to extend its terminal and enhance passenger experience, a development expected to double its economic contribution and create up to 5,000 new jobs. Therefore, the growth in airport infrastructure expansion is driving the instrument landing system market.

Major companies operating in the instrument landing system (ILS) market are focusing on developing advanced navigation technologies to improve landing precision and ensure flight safety under challenging weather conditions. Navigation technologies are systems and tools that determine and control the position, direction, and movement of aircraft or vehicles, enhancing precision, safety, and operational efficiency in aviation and transportation. For instance, in October 2023, the Airports Authority of India, an India-based statutory body overseeing civil aviation infrastructure, introduced a category-I instrument landing system (ILS) for its runway. This system upgrades the runway to a precision approach runway, allowing aircraft to land safely even in low-visibility conditions such as fog or heavy rain. It supports nighttime and adverse-weather operations, increases flight scheduling flexibility, and reduces flight diversions, ensuring more dependable and efficient air travel for passengers.

In January 2023, Indra Group, a Spain-based provider of instrument landing systems, partnered with ASECNA to strengthen aviation safety through technological advancements. The collaboration aims to modernize Africa’s air navigation infrastructure by deploying advanced landing systems that enhance safety, precision, and efficiency in aircraft operations across ASECNA-managed airspace. ASECNA is a Senegal-based government agency responsible for air traffic control.

Major companies operating in the instrument landing system market are Thales Group, Collins Aerospace, Honeywell International Inc., Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, Calzoni SRL, ADB Safegate BVBA, Multi Electric Manufacturing Inc., Airport Lighting Specialists, ATG Airports Limited, Astronics Corporation, Saab AB, Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation, Systems Interface Limited, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co. KG, NEC Corporation, Indra Navia AS, API Technologies Corp., Liberty Airport Systems Inc., Azimut JSC, BAE Systems PLC, Cobham PLC, Frequentis AG, Harris Corporation, Intelcan Technosystems Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Company, Rockwell Collins Inc.

North America was the largest region in the instrument landing system market in 2025. The regions covered in the instrument landing 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 have impacted the instrument landing system market by increasing costs for imported precision landing instruments, LED and incandescent lamps, and ILS components, affecting segments such as Category II and Category III systems predominantly in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. While tariffs have raised procurement costs and slowed adoption in civil and military airports, they have also incentivized domestic manufacturing, accelerated local R&D for precision landing systems, and encouraged innovation for cost-efficient and advanced ILS solutions.

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An instrument landing system (ILS) is a precise tool aiding aircraft landings, utilizing two radio beams for accurate horizontal and vertical guidance during the landing process. It works by providing azimuth guidance through the localizer beam and vertical descent data via the glideslope beam.

The primary categories of instrument landing systems are categorized as Category I, Category II, and Category III. Category I systems operate at a decision height of 200 feet and a runway visual range ranging from 1800 feet to 2600 feet. These systems incorporate various technologies such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and incandescent lamps, tailored for both civil and military airport applications.

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

The instrument landing system market consists of sales of landing instruments for the aviation sector that are used for providing proper azimuth and descent guidance to the aircraft for smooth landing under normal and adverse conditions. 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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