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SMART ENTRANCE SOLUTIONS FOR AIRPORTS

Overview of smart entrance solutions for airports

The continuous growth of the global aviation industry has driven airports to transform, evolving beyond being mere points of arrival and departure into major hubs for transportation, commerce, and services. Smart entrance systems play a crucial role in optimizing operational processes, enhancing passenger experience, and ensuring the highest level of safety.

Smart entrance solutions for airports, equipped with modern automatic door systems, are becoming an inevitable trend. They not only provide convenience and cost efficiency but also elevate the international image of airports.

Need for automatic doors at airport terminals

The demand for automatic doors at airport terminals is very high, mainly due to their convenience, modernity and ability to accommodate large passenger traffic. Airports today install automatic doors to help passengers move faster, easier and increase the professionalism and modernity of the airport. Specifically, this demand comes from the following factors:

  • Convenience for passengers: Automatic doors help passengers move easily with bulky luggage, especially the elderly, children and the disabled.
  • Responding to large traffic: Airports are places with a very large traffic volume, automatic doors help resolve congestion, ensuring smooth movement.
  • Modernity and luxury: Automatic doors are part of modern infrastructure, contributing to enhancing the image and class of the airport.
  • Safety and Security: Many automatic doors today also incorporate security features to ensure the safety of passengers and property.
  • Energy Savings: Some automatic doors are designed to be energy efficient, helping to reduce airport operating costs.

Smart automatic door solutions for different airport areas

Comprehensive automatic door solution for airport terminals
Comprehensive automatic door solution for airport terminals

Main Entrances

Need

  • Entrances must be barrier-free to allow access for many people, including the elderly and wheelchair users.
  • High traffic volume requires high-frequency automatic doors
  • Hands-free door operation is essential as it allows everyone, including those with cold symptoms and virus carriers, to pass through.
  • The entrance to the lobby is the “face” of the airport and needs to be beautifully designed

Solution

NABCO V-150SL heavy-duty automatic sliding door:

  • Provides a barrier-free environment with safe accessibility, even for wheelchair users.
  • When combined with a vestibule (to block drafts into the lobby), it enhances air conditioning efficiency.
  • Enables hands-free opening and closing, helping improve hygiene and reduce direct contact.
NABCO V-150SL automatic sliding door at the Departure Hall of Phu Bai Airport Terminal (Hue)
NABCO V-150SL automatic sliding door at the Departure Hall of Phu Bai Airport Terminal (Hue)

NABCO GT-1175 Sliding Door with Breakout open function:

  • In normal conditions, the door operates as an automatic sliding door for clear access
  • In emergency situations, the door can open both panels to create a clear passage, convenient for escape.
NABCO GT-1175 breakout door at an airport terminal entrance
NABCO GT-1175 breakout door at an airport terminal entrance

Shop entrances

Need

  • Barrier-free entrance, hands-free operation because guests drag their belongings, luggage
  • Smooth, stable, durable operation with high frequency
  • Luxurious, aesthetic design

Solution

NABCO V-60/85SL light-duty automatic sliding door:

  • Safe with self-checking feature to eliminate sensor errors
  • Smart with microprocessor programmed via app
  • Durable with brushless DC motor
  • Energy saving with low power consumption

NABCO NLC super slim frame automatic sliding door:

  • High quality imported product
  • 14mm super slim frame system using special aluminum alloy
Cửa trượt tự động NABCO NLC khung siêu mảnh nhập khẩu nguyên bộ 
Cửa trượt tự động NABCO NLC khung siêu mảnh nhập khẩu nguyên bộ 

VIP lounge

Need

  • Luxurious, aesthetic design
  • Smooth, stable, quiet door operation
  • Hands-free, barrier-free operation

Solution

NABCO V-85/150SL automatic sliding door:

  • Operates smoothly and reliably, even under high-frequency usage.
  • Modern and safe structure, perfectly suited for VIP lounges.
  • Easily integrates with smart control systems.

NABCO GT-8400 automatic swing door:

  • Elegant design that elevates the aesthetic of the space.
  • Ensures maximum opening width when needed, convenient for passenger and luggage flow.
  • Hands-free operation, providing a barrier-free passage to optimize the VIP guest experience.
Entrance to the VIP lounge at the airport terminal
Entrance to the VIP lounge at the airport terminal

Evacuation Gate

Needs:

In some emergency situations (fire, earthquake, terrorism, accident…) there needs to be a dedicated exit to evacuate a large number of people in a short time.

Solution

NABCO GT-1175 breakout door:

  • In normal times, the door operates as an automatic sliding door for clear access
  • In emergency situations, the door can open both panels to create a clear passage, convenient for escape
NABCO GT-1175 breakout door at airport terminal emergency evacuation
NABCO GT-1175 breakout door at airport terminal emergency evacuation

Multipurpose Toilet

Need

There is a need to provide a barrier-free restroom that can be easily used by people in wheelchairs or baby strollers.

Solution

Multi-purpose toilet automatic door:

  • Created based on the common design concept, the restroom guides users with light and is easy to use for everyone.
  • The door speed control function ensures the safety of users.
Automatic door of a multi-function toilet in an airport terminal
Automatic door of a multi-function toilet in an airport terminal

Sonha Auto – Leading provider of automatic door solutions for airports

With many years of experience, Sonha Auto has become a trusted partner in implementing automatic door solutions for airports and major projects nationwide. We provide a wide range of genuine imported automatic doors from leading brands such as NABCO (Japan) and SWICO (Korea), ensuring quality, durability, and safety.

In addition, Sonha Auto offers a complete package of services including consultation, design, installation, and maintenance, guaranteeing that every automatic door system operates smoothly and meets the strictest safety standards.

Contact Sonha Auto today for expert consultation and implementation of smart entrance solutions for airports, enhancing passenger experience and optimizing operational efficiency.

Highlighted airport projects implemented by Sonha Auto include:

Terminal T2 – Noi Bai International Airport:

Sonha Auto supplied and installed 81 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T2 - Noi Bai International Airport (2014)
Sonha Auto supplied and installed 81 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T2 – Noi Bai International Airport (2014)

Hall E of Terminal T1 Extension – Noi Bai International Airport

Sonha Auto supplied and installed 12 NABCO automatic doors for Hall E of the expanded Terminal T1 - Noi Bai International Airport (2013)
Sonha Auto supplied and installed 12 NABCO automatic doors for Hall E of the expanded Terminal T1 – Noi Bai International Airport (2013)

Terminal T3 – Tan Son Nhat International Airport:

Sonha Auto supplies and installs 92 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T3 - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (2025)
Sonha Auto supplies and installs 92 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T3 – Tan Son Nhat International Airport (2025)

Terminal T2 and T2 Extension – Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Sonha Auto supplied and installed 65 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T2 and T2 extension - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (2007/2017)
Sonha Auto supplied and installed 65 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T2 and T2 extension – Tan Son Nhat International Airport (2007/2017)

Terminal T2 – Da Nang International Airport:

Sonha Auto supplies and installs 19 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T2 - Da Nang International Airport (2017)
Sonha Auto supplies and installs 19 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T2 – Da Nang International Airport (2017)

Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa):

Sonha Auto supplies and installs 28 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T2 - Cam Ranh International Airport (2018)
Sonha Auto supplies and installs 28 NABCO automatic doors for Terminal T2 – Cam Ranh International Airport (2018)

Terminal T2 – Phu Bai International Airport (Hue):

Sonha Auto supplies and installs 16 NABCO V-150SL automatic doors for Terminal T2 - Phu Bai International Airport (2023)
Sonha Auto supplies and installs 16 NABCO V-150SL automatic doors for Terminal T2 – Phu Bai International Airport (2023)

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