GoodMaps, of Louisville, Kentucky, provides indoor navigation that uses a phone's camera and AI to locate passengers to within a metre, without beacons. Five US airports have adopted it since late 2025.
Founded in 2019 with the American Printing House for the Blind, it began in accessibility and has 11 to 50 staff. Passengers point their phone to see where they are and get directions through the terminal, in up to 27 languages.
Lehigh Valley (ABE) launched it in October 2025, followed by South Bend (SBN), San Luis Obispo (SBP), MidAmerica St. Louis (BLV) and Grand Rapids (GRR), which went live in July 2026 after a pilot. Airport presidents and directors are quoted in the announcements.
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GoodMaps indoor navigation at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
GoodMaps indoor navigation is available at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, with audio, visual and step-free directions in more than 25 languages, according to the airport's terminal page.
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority is launching GoodMaps, a navigation system for travellers with disabilities, through its FLITE programme, the authority said on 24 June 2026. A public demonstration was set for 9 July.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport announced the launch of GoodMaps indoor navigation in March 2026, after a kickoff demonstration at the airport on 3 March 2026.
Lehigh Valley International Airport became the first airport in Pennsylvania to deploy the GoodMaps indoor navigation platform on 24 October 2025, the airport said.
South Bend International Airport launched the GoodMaps indoor navigation app in August 2025, WNDU reported on 27 August 2025. The airport lists GoodMaps on its accessibility page.
Infrastructure-free indoor navigation and accessibility platform deployed in airport terminals. Uses LiDAR scanning and 3D point cloud mapping to create high-accuracy venue maps (accurate to the foot) without requiring beacons, QR codes, or sensor installations.
The problem it addresses
Enables independent navigation for passengers with disabilities and all travelers in complex airport terminals without costly hardware installation, while also reducing flight delays and increasing retail revenue through better passenger flow.
Key features
Infrastructure-free deployment - no beacons, QR codes, or sensor installations required
LiDAR scanning and 3D point cloud mapping for foot-level accuracy
Audio turn-by-turn guidance for blind and low-vision users
Visual directions for deaf and hard-of-hearing users
6 more features
Automatic step-free routing for wheelchair users
Multilingual support in 18+ languages
Pre-trip planning via interactive web maps
Real-time map management through GoodMaps Studio for airport staff
Coverage of concourses, ticket lobbies, and baggage claim areas
Real-time navigation updates during construction or layout changes
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