Rome Fiumicino expands LiDAR use for passenger flow management

Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) is scaling up its use of LiDAR-based spatial intelligence at Rome Fiumicino Airport.

The expansion builds on earlier trials conducted under ADR’s “Runway to the Future” innovation programme, where the technology was first deployed in the arrivals’ immigration area. Following positive operational outcomes, the system is now being rolled out across nearly all Schengen common-use areas.

Developed by Outsight, the platform uses 3D LiDAR sensors and real-time analytics to capture and interpret passenger movement, queue formation and congestion patterns. It provides a continuous, data-driven view of how people move through the airport.

Emanuele Calà, Senior Vice President Transformation and Technology at Aeroporti di Roma, said the deployment reflects a broader shift towards data-led operations.

“The decision to expand Outsight’s technology reflects our confidence in solutions that can turn airport data into actionable intelligence,” said Calà.

He added that full visibility over passenger flows enables the airport to act more proactively and deliver “a more seamless and predictable experience” for passengers.

The system supports agile resource allocation, allowing the airport to adjust staffing, open or close checkpoints, and optimise passenger routing based on live conditions rather than static schedules.

The platform creates a digital layer over physical operations, enabling process optimisation and laying the groundwork for future applications such as agentic AI systems and advanced digital twins.

Raul Bravo, President and Co-Founder of Outsight, said the expansion in Rome marks a key milestone. “This large-scale deployment validates our vision of enabling real-time, 3D digitalisation of physical environments to transform operations.”