Case Study
iBwave RF Design & Planning
Mumbai International Airport
Country: India
Project: iBwave RF Design & Planning
Location: Mumbai International Airport
Approx Area: 10 million Sqft
Project Scope
- End-to-end iBwave RF planning for the entire airport campus
- Coverage design for main terminal buildings along with 14 separate buildings within the premises
- Hybrid DAS architecture designed to support multi-band 4G & 5G services
- Common infrastructure solution planned for all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
Key Activities
- Detailed 3D building modeling as per architectural layouts
- Hybrid DAS unit configuration and system design
- Antenna planning, placement, and connectivity design
- RF coverage optimization to meet design targets
- KPI validation and achievement as per MNO requirements
- Design review, validation, and approval from all concerned MNOs
Achievements
- Successfully delivered seamless indoor coverage across all terminal and auxiliary buildings
- Achieved target KPIs for signal strength, SINR, and throughput for both 4G & 5G
- Optimized antenna count and placement, reducing overall deployment complexity and cost
- Designed a future-ready hybrid infrastructure scalable for upcoming technology expansions
- Enabled single common DAS infrastructure for multiple MNOs, improving operational efficiency
- Ensured smooth coordination and design approvals from all participating MNOs within project timelines