Smart Parking
For Air Travel 

From untapped potential to new revenue streams. Discover how Nwave’s Wireless Parking Guidance System transforms airport parking into a seamless profit center.

Parking is a Revenue Powerhouse for Airports

Airport parking is a stable, high-margin non-aeronautical revenue stream that often outperforms in-terminal food & beverage, and retail.

  • Predictable cash flow

  • Offsets operation expenses 

  • Diversifies non-aeronautical income

The Airport Parking Challenge

Airports face a complex balancing act. Parking is a vital revenue source, but a major source of stress for travelers and an operational headache for management.

Passenger Stress

  • Parking is the first & last impression and shapes airport reputation.

  • Uncertainty about finding parking, and locating a car on return are major traveler complaints.

Financial Pressure

  • Parking is a major source of non-aeronautical revenue

  • Pricing and utilization are difficult to optimize.

  • Parking revenue funds airport improvements.

Operational Inefficiency

  • Manual counts and circling lead to congestion.

  • Aging infrastructure creates operational burdens.

  • Inefficiency drives up costs.

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Parking is a Cornerstone of Airport Revenue

Airport parking generates 5–15% of total revenue and up to 30% of non-aeronautical revenue.

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Nwave Wireless Parking Guidance System

Seamlessly Deployed In Days

  • Avoid Disruption from Wired Systems: Eliminate the need for costly conduit, wiring, and cabling — no shutdowns, no delays, just seamless installation and operation.

  • Protect Revenue: Keeps revenue streams intact

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Ensures Uptime with Lower Maintenance

  • Mitigate Maintenance Risks: Damaged wires and failed connections lead to costly repairs.

  • Reliable Performance: Rugged sensors are low maintenance with high uptime.

  • Faster ROI: Minimal disruption, and superior long-term performance.

Smart Airport Ecosystem Starts With Parking

A smart airport blends technology and operations to create a seamless journey. Parking Guidance Systems are the first touchpoint, shaping both traveler experience and airport efficiency.

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Dinning & Shopping

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Nwave Transformative Benefits

The Nwave PGS delivers a clear return on investment by enhancing efficiency, experience, and environmental outcomes.

Operational

  • Increased Efficiency:  Automate counting and guidance; free up staff to focus on high value customer service.

  • Reduced Congestion: Guides drivers to open spots, cuts circling, and in turn, minimizing traffic.

  • Increase Revenue: Less time searching for parking, means more time spent shopping and dining.

Traveler

  • Reduced Search Time: Find a spot up to 60% faster, and reduce late gate arrivals, and late flight departures.

  • Lower Passenger Stress: Clear, intuitive guidance and pre booking features eliminate anxiety from the moment of arrival.

  • Enhanced Wayfinding: Overhead signage simplifies large, complex garages with ease.

WIRELESS PGS CASE STUDY

Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky International Airport Installs Nwave Wireless PGS

A Better Travel Experience

At CVG, travelers now experience optimized parking, which makes the travel experience enjoyable, and smooth. No more hassle, circling, or endless searching for a space.

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  • Reduction in parking search time

  • Streamlined parking for high traveler loyalty

  • No downtime

  • No lost revenue

  • Low maintenance with up to 10 year sensor battery life

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WIRED PGS CASE STUDY

Sacramento Airport Installs Wired PGS

Comparing Wired to Wireless: The High Cost of Traditional Wired Parking Guidance Systems

50

Days to Install 800 Parking Spaces

$760k

Lost Revenue During Installation

50%

Higher Costs for Wired PGS

*Estimations based on source data

Ready To Transform Your Airport’s Parking?

Discover how Nwave can lower your operational costs, boost revenue, and deliver a world class travel experience. Contact out team today for a free, no-obligation quote and a customized proposal for your facility.