McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee reveals that it has partnered with TKH Security to provide a smart parking management system.
Serving over 3.3 million passengers in 2024, the airport is expanding its capacity and elevating its infrastructure to meet growing demand.
This includes the construction of six new gates by 2028 as part of its Flight Plan expansion program.
The company highlights that at the heart of this modernization is a six-floor parking garage with 3107 spaces.
The new parking garage is set to improve accessibility, reduce congestion and create a seamless arrival experience for passengers.
As part of this project, the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) has chosen to partner with TKH Security for an innovative parking guidance system.
Jeff Sparrow, Director of Sales, North America, TKH Security commented: “McGhee Tyson’s commitment to forward-thinking infrastructure makes them an ideal partner.
“With passenger numbers continuing to climb, the need for smarter, faster parking has never been greater.
“Whether flying out for business or heading home for the holidays, travelers can start their journey with less stress and greater convenience,” he added.
The Park Assist Solution, an Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS), is designed to streamline their traveler’s arrival process, minimizing traffic congestion, assisting them to find an open space with ease and cutting search time by up to 63%.
At the core of the parking management system is the M5 smart sensor, a sophisticated camera-based technology that brings intelligence and precision to every level of the garage.
Mounted above the drive aisle, each sensor uses dual HD CMOS digital cameras to monitor up to six parking spaces at once, space by space, capturing real-time occupancy data with over 99% accuracy.
Integrated full-spectrum RGB LED indicators help guide drivers by clearly signaling space availability and highlighting specific parking zones, all with customizable colors to meet the airport’s operational needs.
Most commonly, green indicates available, blue for ADA, red for occupied and more.
Sparrow continued: “When travelers enter the garage, they will see green and red lights on the ceiling, indicating where they can find an available parking space.
“No more driving down aisle by aisle. Travelers can immediately drive to a green light and park in an open spot, significantly reducing their time to park and allowing them to reach their gate faster.”
According to the company, the Automated Parking Guidance System also includes:
Sparrow added: “Together, these solutions will ensure McGhee Tyson’s parking operations are as efficient, secure and user-friendly as the rest of its expanding terminal.
“TKH Security is honored to collaborate with MKAA and the general contractor Messer Construction on this milestone project and proud to contribute to the growth of such a vital transportation hub,” he concluded.