IATA SkyVu


Every 98 minutes, IATA SkyVu's satellites span the globe to capture clear, high-resolution 3D images of airports worldwide.

IATA SkyVu's state-of-the art, high resolution satellites specialize in mapping images of the world's airports with unrivaled positional accuracy.

Constructed to DO-272 and DO-276 standards, SkyVu is comprised of four products:

  • SkyVu Imaging
  • SkyVu Imagery, Terrain and Obstacle Vector Display
  • SkyVu Airport Mapping Databases
  • SkyVu Flight Simulation Database

Improve operational safety and efficiency, and save on fuel costs

With IATA SkyVu, airlines and airports can:

  • Optimize obstacle analysis for routine, engine-out and procedure design and re-design.
  • Improve runway incursion avoidance  programs/systems.
  • Import into Image Generators for advanced aircraft visual simulation systems to support
  • Line-Oriented-Flight-Training (LOFT).
  • Plan, visualize and implement routine and emergency management of airports.
  • Improve operational efficiency by sharing multiple Airport Mapping Databases for electronic and conventional charting among airports worldwide.

Airlines and Airports


Examples of SkyVu multimedia
For more information on Skyvu, please contact:
  • John Synnott
    SkyVu Program Manager
    Tel.: +1 (514) 874 0202,
    ext. 3400
    Fax: +1 (514) 874 2661