To understand what Airports GIS is, you must first understand that a geographic information system (GIS) is a system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data.

At an airport, GIS connects data to a map and integrates location data with all types of related information. This provides a groundwork for mapping and analysis that is used to understand patterns, relationships, and geographic context. GIS allows for improved communications and efficiency as well as better decision making and management.