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South Korea AI-Driven Smart Airport Infrastructure Market to Reach USD 198 Million by 2032; MarkNtel Advisors Evaluates AI Adoption, Biometric Security and Airport Digital Transformation

The South Korea AI-Driven Smart Airport Infrastructure Market is projected to reach USD 198 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.44%. Growth is driven by AI adoption, biometric processing, airport modernization, digital twins, intelligent security, and connected infrastructure. Hardware leads with a 46% share in 2026.
Published 01 September 2026

MarkNtel Advisors has published an extensive market research assessment on the South Korea AI-Driven Smart Airport Infrastructure Market, providing an in-depth evaluation of components, technologies, applications, airport types, operating models, deployment models, end users, competitive developments, market trends, and emerging opportunities. The report examines how artificial intelligence, biometric processing, digital twins, intelligent security, automation, and connected airport systems are transforming South Korea’s airport infrastructure. 

The South Korea AI-Driven Smart Airport Infrastructure Market is projected to register a CAGR of 12.44% during 2026-2032. Market expansion is being supported by rising passenger volumes, government-led AI transformation initiatives, airport modernization programs, increasing biometric adoption, expanding digital infrastructure, and investments in intelligent security and operational management systems. 

Hardware is expected to remain the leading component in the South Korea AI-Driven Smart Airport Infrastructure Market, accounting for approximately 46% of the market in 2026. Its position is supported by continued investment in biometric scanners, smart cameras, IoT sensors, edge computing devices, screening systems, networking infrastructure, and other physical assets required to establish AI-enabled airport operations. 

South Korea AI-Driven Smart Airport Infrastructure Market Highlights

  • Study Period: 2026-2032
  • Base Year: 2025
  • Market Size (2025): USD 78 Million
  • Market Size (2026): USD 98 Million
  • Market Size (2032): USD 198 Million
  • Projected CAGR (2026-2032): 12.44%
  • By Component: Hardware (46%)
  • By End User: Airport Authorities & Operators (55%) 

Get a FREE PDF Sample of the Report: https://www.marknteladvisors.com/query/request-sample/south-korea-ai-driven-smart-airport-infrastructure-market-study.html (Assess how biometric adoption, AI-enabled security, digital twins, connected infrastructure, intelligent automation, and airport modernization are transforming South Korea’s smart airport ecosystem.) 

Key Market Trends

  • AI-Based Digital Twins Expanding Across Airport Operations: South Korean airport authorities are increasingly deploying digital twin technology for facility management, infrastructure planning, safety monitoring, and operational decision-making. Korea Airports Corporation’s BIM-based digital twin initiatives are strengthening demand for real-time analytics, predictive management, and intelligent airport infrastructure solutions. 
  • Biometric and Intelligent Screening Systems Gaining Momentum: Airport modernization programs are increasing adoption of facial recognition, automated passenger processing, CT-based security screening, and AI-enabled identity verification. Expansion of Smart Pass and advanced screening infrastructure is improving passenger throughput while creating additional demand for integrated biometric and airport security technologies. 


Key Market Challenge

  • Expanding AI Connectivity Increasing Airport Cybersecurity Risks: Greater integration of AI models, cloud platforms, operational systems, digital twins, and connected airport infrastructure is expanding the potential cyberattack surface across critical airport operations. The rising number of national cyber incidents is increasing demand for integrated cybersecurity platforms, intelligent threat detection, secure AI infrastructure, and coordinated protection across interconnected airport systems. 


Leading Companies in the South Korea AI-Driven Smart Airport Infrastructure Market 

  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Siemens AG
  • Thales S.A.
  • SITA B.V.
  • Amadeus IT Group, S.A.
  • NEC Corporation
  • LG CNS Co., Ltd.
  • Samsung SDS Co., Ltd.
  • Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd.
  • Daifuku Co., Ltd. 


South Korea AI-Driven Smart Airport Infrastructure Market Scope

  • By Component: Hardware, Software, Services 
  • By Technology: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Biometric Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Digital Twin Technology, Robotic Process Automation
  • By Application: Passenger Processing & Experience Management, Security & Surveillance, Baggage Handling & Logistics, Airside Operations, Facility & Resource Management
  • By Airport Type: International Airports, Domestic Airports
  • By Operating Model: Civil Airports, Joint Civil–Military Airports
  • By Deployment Model: On-Premises, Cloud-Based, Hybrid
  • By End User: Airport Authorities & Operators, Airlines, Ground Handling & Cargo Service Providers, Government & Aviation Regulatory Bodies 


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