Summary - Airport Electrification US 2027. Online registration by Cvent

US airports are investing in electric ground support equipment (GSE), landside vehicle charging, fixed ground power, pre-conditioned air systems and the electrical infrastructure needed to support these assets. These projects are driven by airport emissions targets, fleet replacement plans and the need to upgrade ground operations. Their implementation, however, presents several challenges, including limited grid capacity, utility interconnection delays, construction constraints, equipment costs and the need to maintain reliable airport operations.

Requirements differ from one airport to another. Existing terminals and airfields face different infrastructure constraints than newly developed facilities. Airlines, ground handlers, utilities and airport authorities often hold different investment priorities and operating responsibilities. Each electrification project therefore needs to be assessed against the airport master plan, the capital program, utility coordination and day-to-day operational requirements.

Changes to federal tax credits and grant programs have also placed greater emphasis on project economics, procurement decisions and the use of existing capital budgets. Meanwhile, developments in electric aviation and advanced air mobility raise further questions about charging infrastructure, grid capacity, safety and investment timing. Airport operators need to determine which technologies are ready for deployment, what infrastructure is required and which investments depend on further technical or regulatory progress.

The 4th Annual Airport Electrification US conference will bring together airport authorities, airlines, ground handlers, utilities, technology providers, engineering firms and other industry stakeholders to discuss the technical, commercial and operational issues involved in airport electrification across the US.

The mission of the conference is to provide a focused program for examining how US airports can plan, deliver and operate electrification projects within existing infrastructure, budgetary and operational constraints.

The program will cover grid capacity and resilience, electric GSE and charging systems, gate electrification, landside transport, construction and commissioning, safety and cybersecurity. It will also examine the infrastructure requirements for electric aircraft and advanced air mobility, with particular attention to technical readiness, certification and investment timing.

Through case studies, technical presentations and industry discussions, the conference will examine project delivery experience, operational challenges, performance and commercial considerations. The aim is to help airport stakeholders make informed investment decisions, coordinate responsibilities across project partners and implement electrification infrastructure more effectively.