Ramp Planning Software
Stop Running the Ramp from Memory
When 15 jets arrive for the same event, a whiteboard and radio chatter won't cut it. AirPlx gives your line crew a live ramp map on any tablet or phone, showing exactly where each aircraft parks, which GPUs are staged, and what moves next.
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01Ramp Layout Optimization
Map every tie-down, taxi lane, GPU pad, and fuel access point
Define your ramp geometry once: tie-down positions, taxi lanes, fuel truck access corridors, GPU staging areas, and equipment storage zones. AirPlx calculates wing clearances between adjacent aircraft outdoors where there are no walls to guide you. See exactly how many aircraft your ramp holds for any mix of tail numbers, and catch wingtip conflicts before a tow driver is halfway across the apron.
02Surge Event Planning
Super Bowl, Masters, World Cup: plan weeks ahead, execute in minutes
Build ramp scenarios for high-traffic events weeks before the first arrival. Model 20, 40, or 60 aircraft across your available ramp space and compare layouts side by side. Assign overflow positions, stage ground equipment in advance, and share the final plan with your entire team. When the surge hits, every line crew member opens the same plan on their device. No radio confusion, no last-minute scrambles.
03Live Ramp Board
Line crews, ops desk, and tow drivers on the same live view
Every ramp position updates in real-time as aircraft arrive, move, and depart. Line crews pull it up on a tablet at the tie-down. The ops desk sees it on a monitor inside. Tow drivers know their next assignment without a radio call. Filter by departing-next, overnight, or fuel-needed. One view, zero confusion, and no more losing 30 minutes at shift change figuring out what's where.
04Weather & Outdoor Operations
Protect high-value aircraft when weather rolls in
Ramp planning is outdoor planning, and weather changes everything. When a storm front approaches, quickly identify which aircraft need repositioning to sheltered spots or hangars. Prioritize placement for high-value jets that can't sit through hail or high winds. Factor in prevailing wind direction for nose-in vs. tail-in parking. AirPlx gives you the situational awareness to make fast, defensible decisions when conditions shift.
05Tow Path & Ground Equipment Planning
Clear tow paths and smart GPU positioning, planned before the first move
Outdoors, blocked tow paths mean backing up across a live apron. AirPlx visualizes every movement sequence so you know which aircraft to move first and which GPU cables and air hoses need to be repositioned. Plan ground equipment staging around your parking layout, not the other way around. Your crew executes a sequence, not a guess.
What FBO operators say about our ramp planning software
“You hoped the person doing it had that Tetris mind. Now we just fire up AirPlx. No guessing. When I recreated our Italian Air Force deployment with AirPlx, it would've been so easy. I would've felt so much better going into it.”
Jamie McCarthyDirector of FBO OperationsPort City Air“It lets us play chess with the pieces before we go out and do it in real life. I spent about 10 minutes playing with it and felt like I had enough to operate a normal day.”
Jon ZelieGeneral ManagerJet Aviation Milwaukee
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about ramp planning software
Can AirPlx handle both hangar and ramp operations?
Yes. Most FBOs use AirPlx for both hangars and ramp areas in a single unified view. You can plan indoor and outdoor parking together, drag aircraft between facilities, and see your total capacity across the entire operation at once.
How does ramp planning software help with event traffic like the Super Bowl or World Cup?
Create ramp layouts for specific events weeks in advance. Model different scenarios based on expected aircraft counts and types: 30 jets vs. 50 jets, heavy vs. light mix. Assign overflow tie-downs, pre-stage GPUs and fuel access, and share the finalized plan with your whole team. When the event hits, your crew executes a plan instead of guesswork.
Can line crews access AirPlx on a tablet or phone out on the ramp?
Yes. AirPlx runs in any browser on tablets, phones, or desktop monitors. Line crews pull up the live ramp view at the tie-down, tow drivers check their next assignment, and the ops desk monitors everything from inside. Everyone sees the same real-time picture without a radio call.
What about fuel truck and GPU access on the ramp?
You map fuel access corridors, GPU staging pads, and equipment storage zones directly onto your ramp layout. AirPlx flags when an aircraft position would block a fuel lane or crowd a GPU pad, so you catch access issues before they become delays on a live apron.
How does AirPlx handle outdoor wing clearance without hangar walls as reference?
On the ramp, there are no walls or columns to gauge distance, just open pavement. AirPlx calculates precise wing-to-wing, wingtip-to-obstacle, and tail clearances for every position using accurate dimensions for 1,000+ aircraft models. You see conflicts before the tow bar is attached.
Does it work for airports, not just FBOs?
Yes. Airport authorities use AirPlx to manage multi-tenant ramp areas and coordinate across operators. The same tool that optimizes a single FBO's ramp scales to airport-wide apron operations with shared taxi lanes and equipment zones.
How long does it take to set up our ramp in AirPlx?
Most FBOs are fully operational within 1-2 days. We digitize your ramp layout, configure tie-down positions and equipment zones, and train your team. Our database includes 1,000+ pre-loaded aircraft models, so you can start planning immediately after setup.
How does ramp planning software handle weather events?
When weather threatens, you can quickly identify which aircraft need to move to sheltered positions or hangars. Prioritize repositioning for high-value jets, plan tow sequences to clear the ramp efficiently, and update the live view so every crew member knows the new plan in real-time.
Book a demo
See your actual ramp in AirPlx, live in a 30-minute demo
We'll load your ramp layout and walk through a real scenario with your aircraft mix. Most FBOs are live in 1-2 days after that first call.