Software for airside planning and design 

PathPlanner A5 is the leading professional CAD based software for airside planning, design and operations. It is the perfect tool for analyzing aircraft and vehicle movement on airport aprons and taxiways, assessing stand clearances and jet blast impacts and simulating complex pushback maneuvers. PathPlanner A5’s unique technology and functionality combine to make it the number one choice for airport planners, architects and engineers worldwide.

Benefits and advantages

Suitable for large airports or small, consultants or local authorities

PathPlanner A5’s modular structure allows for the creation of flexible solutions to suit small or large airports as well as any other industry professional involved with airport planning or operations. Whether a project involves a simple aircraft taxi simulation, a complex push back procedure, or an advanced gate design, a PathPlanner A5 can be configured to meet all requirements.

Complete airport layout projects in hours instead of weeks

PathPlanner A5 redefines the amount of time it takes to complete airside layout projects. Gone are the days of spending weeks completing apron plans or detailed gate designs and still having concerns about accuracy at the end of it. With PathPlanner A5, tasks that previously took days can now be performed in a matter of hours, with the added advantage of a significantly lower risk of human error.

Advanced, intuitive and user-friendly

PathPlanner A5 contains a powerful set of features designed to optimize all aspects of a user’s experience. It is possible to define and adjust parameters such as aircraft or vehicle type, turn types and angles, tracking points and offsets, speed and much more, all from within the same command.

Latest updates and improvements

Version 5.90

Compatibility

• Compatibility with BricsCAD V12

• Compatibility with GStarCAD 2011(Build 110919) and later

• Compatibility with Bentley PowerCivil V8i SELECT series 2

• Improved MicroStation performance

FAA standards 

• Taxiway edge safety margin for group VI aircraft changed from 20 to 15 feet

Gate command

• Passenger Boarding Bridge operational limits can be redefined within original limts

Library (Version 5.901)

• New aircraft added from manufacturers including Gulfstream and Ilyushin

• Updates to the existing aircraft from manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and more 

• Additional or complementary information has been added to existing vehicles and boarding bridges