The SmartControl system from atg airports represents the next evolution in airfield ground lighting (AGL) control and monitoring – a solution designed to elevate safety, efficiency and operational confidence for airports of all sizes. Purpose-built on a modular, scalable architecture, SmartControl delivers real-time visibility and intelligent management across your airfield lighting infrastructure, from basic runway operations through to advanced SMGCS and CAT III operations.

At its core, SmartControl centralises command of lighting assets, enabling operators to control and monitor everything from constant current regulators (CCRs) and taxiway lights to advanced runway functions such as stop bars and runway incursion alerts. With flexible control interfaces – from traditional consoles to modern touchscreen SCADA systems – the platform delivers consistent, reliable performance tailored to your airport’s operational demands.

A key differentiator within SmartControl is its seamless support for Individual Lamp Control and Monitoring System (ILCMS) technology. ILCMS takes airfield lighting management beyond traditional circuit-based control by enabling precise, individual monitoring and switching of each lamp and lighting fixture. Instead of grouping lights into circuits, ILCMS provides live, granular data on the status and performance of every light in the field. This granular visibility drastically improves fault detection, reduces mean-time-to-repair, and enhances compliance with rigorous international standards.

The operational advantages of ILCMS are substantial. With real-time feedback, maintenance teams can quickly pinpoint individual lamp faults without disrupting entire circuits, significantly reducing unplanned outages and improving overall reliability. Predictive maintenance becomes practical, driven by data analytics that surface early indicators of potential failure. The result is less downtime, lower maintenance costs, and more efficient use of resources – a tangible competitive advantage in today’s cost-conscious aviation environment.

Safety performance also receives a major uplift. ILCMS supports advanced visual aids such as dynamic stop bars and lead-on lights, while ensuring critical runway and taxiway lighting remains fully available even in challenging conditions. By quickly isolating faults and sustaining high-critical-lighting availability, ILCMS helps reduce operational risk and strengthens compliance with ICAO and FAA recommendations.

To complement on-site control capabilities, SmartCloud extends SmartControl’s intelligence to the cloud. This secure, cloud-based analytics platform provides continuous monitoring of your entire lighting system from any internet-enabled device, turning raw operational data into actionable insights. SmartCloud’s configurable dashboards, trend analysis and automated alerts enable proactive decision-making, helping airports address faults before they escalate and schedule maintenance more efficiently.

SmartCloud also enhances flexibility, giving airport operators remote access to system status, performance metrics, and historical reports. This means better planning, reduced risk of unplanned disruptions, and improved asset life through data-informed maintenance regimes. Combined, SmartControl, ILCMS and SmartCloud offer a powerful, future-proof solution that moves airports beyond reactive operations to a smarter, more predictive way of managing their critical lighting infrastructure.