Kunstig Aero provides an autonomous air traffic control platform that continuously monitors aircraft and issues routing directives with sub‑second latency, extending precise ATC coverage to any runway, including those without towers. The on‑premises system integrates with existing radar and communication infrastructure, delivering earlier conflict detection and up to 6.7× safety improvement for airport operators and aviation authorities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many airports, especially smaller or remote ones, lack traditional control towers, and existing human air traffic control systems suffer from fatigue, limited coverage, and scalability constraints, leading to higher accident risk and delays.
Solution
Kunstig Aero offers an autonomous air traffic control platform that continuously monitors aircraft, makes real-time routing decisions, and issues directives with sub‑second latency. The system operates on‑premises 24/7, eliminating human fatigue and extending precise ATC coverage to any runway, including those without existing towers. By detecting potential conflicts 5–10 seconds earlier than human controllers, it delivers up to 6.7× safer and 1.8× faster performance, reducing both accidents and delays. The platform integrates with existing radar, communication, and navigation infrastructure, providing seamless adoption for airports of any size.
Target Audience
Primary customers are airport operators and aviation authorities managing regional, remote, or underserved airports that lack traditional control towers, as well as larger airports seeking to augment existing ATC capacity with autonomous technology.
Features
- Real-time detection, decision, and directive loop with sub‑second response times
- On‑premises deployment ensures continuous 24/7 operation without reliance on external networks
- Early conflict detection window of 5–10 seconds ahead of human controllers
- AI-driven decision engine that scales to any runway configuration, including airports without towers
- Compatibility with existing radar, radio, and navigation systems for straightforward integration
- Safety performance metrics showing up to 6.7× reduction in accidents and 1.8× faster traffic handling