Ground Support Equipment Tracking & Runway Deconflict: Enabling Real-Time Airport Operations

Introduction

Airports are among the most complex operational environments in the world. Managing vehicles, equipment, and runway safety require real-time airport operations, reliable airport asset tracking, and intelligent systems designed for aviation environments. To operate safely and efficiently, airports need clear visibility across all ground activities and assets.

Overdrive IoT is an IoT technology company with deep expertise in aviation operations, delivering solutions that support ground support equipment tracking, airport fleet management, and runway safety. Our aviation solutions are deployed at major international airports, including Changi Airport, where real-time operational visibility is critical to safety, capacity, and efficiency. By transforming operational data into actionable insights, we help airports improve efficiency, safety, and decision-making across the entire airfield.

Ground Support Equipment Tracking: Real-Time Visibility Across the Airfield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Support Equipment Tracking is a core capability of Overdrive IoT’s airport solutions. It provides real-time tracking of motorised and non-motorised GSE, vehicles, and critical assets across the airport, enabling effective airport asset tracking in both indoor and outdoor environments.

With indoor and outdoor asset tracking, airport teams gain full airport operational visibility, including assets located in tunnels, cargo halls, baggage handling areas, and open airside zones. This unified approach replaces fragmented systems with a single airport-wide tracking solution, allowing operators to:

• Monitor ground support equipment and vehicles in real time
• Reduce delays by quickly locating assets when and where they are needed
• Improve airport fleet management through visibility into vehicle usage and status
• Enhance safety with real-time monitoring of asset movements

At Changi Airport Group, this approach enables continuous monitoring of thousands of vehicles and non-motorised assets, supporting safer airside operations and more efficient aircraft turnaround.

This GSE tracking system supports more efficient operations while maintaining high safety standards across the airfield.

Runway Deconflict: Strengthening Runway Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Runway Deconflict focuses on preventing unsafe interactions between vehicles, equipment, and active runway areas. It continuously monitors movements near runway zones and supports early intervention to reduce the risk of runway incursions.

In high-traffic airport environments such as Changi Airport, Runway Deconflict enhances situational awareness by identifying potential conflicts early and enabling timely coordination between airside teams.

By improving response time and visibility, Runway Deconflict helps airports achieve:

• Improved runway safety through proactive monitoring
• Stronger airport operational visibility for airside and safety teams
• Support for compliance with international aviation safety requirements

When combined with ground support equipment tracking, Runway Deconflict ensures that airside movements remain controlled, coordinated, and safe.

How These Capabilities Improve Airport Operations?

Together, Ground Support Equipment Tracking and Runway Deconflict enable a smarter approach to aviation ground operations technology, supporting both daily operations and long-term planning.

1. Airport Asset Tracking

Track vehicles, GSE, and equipment across the entire airport environment using a centralised platform designed for aviation use.

2. Airport Fleet Management

Optimise fleet usage with real-time insights into asset availability, movement, and operational status.

3. Real-Time Airport Operations

Access live operational data to support faster decision-making and coordinated ground activities.

4. Indoor and Outdoor Asset Tracking

Maintain visibility of assets regardless of location, eliminating blind spots across airside and covered areas.

Conclusion

For modern airports, having real-time airport operations, smart tracking, and proactive safety systems is no longer optional. Solutions such as Ground Support Equipment Tracking and Runway Deconflict provide a GSE tracking system, an airport-wide tracking solution, and the tools required for full airport operational visibility.

With Overdrive IoT trusted by leading airports such as Changi Airport Group, airport operators can optimise airport fleet management, enhance ground support equipment tracking, and operate safer, more efficient, and fully connected airside environments.

Discover how our IoT-driven aviation solutions can transform your airport operations today.