Airport parking software for paperless lots, gates and valet
ParkingChief is airport parking software built AI-first for airport authorities and operators running long-stay lots, garages and terminal valet. AI license plate recognition opens a session with a digital ticket at entry and closes it at exit, travelers are charged for the time actually parked, and every lot reports into one portfolio view.
Book a demoLong stays and busy airport exits
Airport parking is long stays, busy departure mornings and late arrival nights. Ticket dispensers jam, travelers lose paper tickets during a week away, and the exit plaza backs up while someone searches a bag for a stub. Economy lots, garages and curbside valet often run on separate systems, so the airport sees each lot alone rather than one parking business.
- Lost tickets after a long trip create exit lane delays and manual fee disputes.
- Entry and exit lanes back up when every car must pull a ticket and pay at a machine.
- Economy, garage and valet revenue are reported in separate systems.
- Replacing gate hardware across several lots is a major capital project.
License plates replace paper tickets
ParkingChief uses AI license plate recognition on LPR cameras, gates and kiosks it supplies for your lanes. The plate starts the session, a card on file or phone payment settles it, and each lot keeps its own rates while reporting rolls up across the airport.
Paperless entry and exit
A plate read at entry starts a session with a digital ticket and the exit read closes it. Plates are matched against paid sessions, permits and validations, gated or gateless, and occupancy, entries, exits and turnover are reported by lot.
Gated parking featuresLong stays charged on exit
Travelers check in with a card on file, and LPR cameras read the plate on entry and exit. The card is charged for the actual time between, with overnight pricing set for each lot, and a texted link shows the live running total.
Scan-to-pay featuresCurbside valet at the terminal
Valet attendants capture the plate and up to 10 condition photos on the handheld at the curb. Returning travelers tap Request my car on the texted e-ticket, and the shared retrieval queue sends an ETA text before they reach the doors.
Valet featuresEvery lot in one view
Reports compare revenue, occupancy trends and turnover across economy lots, garages and valet. Filter by site, channel and date range, and export CSV for airport finance and any revenue reporting the operating contract requires, without merging files by hand.
Operator portal featuresPay on foot and phone payments
Travelers who prefer a machine can use pay on foot kiosks, while others scan a QR code and pay in the phone browser. Both channels feed the same session record the exit lane reads, so every payment is recognized at the gate.
Scan-to-pay features
A week-long trip through the economy lot
- 1
Drive in, no ticket
The entry camera reads the plate with AI license plate recognition and opens a session. The gate lifts, and nothing needs to be pulled.
- 2
Park for the trip
The traveler checks in by QR code with a card on file or pays ahead by phone. Rates follow the lot's overnight pricing.
- 3
Drive out, charged once
On return, the exit camera reads the plate, closes the session and charges the actual time parked. The receipt arrives by text.
Lane hardware supplied with the software
ParkingChief supplies the lane hardware it runs on, including LPR cameras, gates, kiosks and pedestrian doors, and adds the paperless session, phone payment and reporting on the same record. Lots can run gated or gateless, and open APIs and webhooks connect session events to your other airport tools. Start with one lot in the pilot program before extending to others.
- LPR cameras, gates and kiosks supplied
- Gated or gateless lots
- Pay on foot kiosks alongside phones
- APIs and webhooks for airport systems
Customized to your requirements
Every location runs on its own rules. Set rates, messages, tickets, check-in and payment options per location, and connect your other tools through open APIs and webhooks. ParkingChief is customizable to your operation and your clients' requirements.
Rates and rules
Rates, schedules, overnight and oversize pricing per location.
Your brand
SMS messages, ticket layout, QR code and legal text.
Check-in and payment options
Check-in requirements, payments, tips and retrieval options.
System integrations
Open APIs and webhooks to connect your other tools.
Pilot program, no long-term commitment
Run ParkingChief at one of your locations and see it working before you decide on the rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does paperless airport parking work?
The entry camera reads the plate with AI license plate recognition and starts a session. The traveler pays by phone or with a card on file, and the exit read closes the session and settles the charge. No paper ticket is issued, so there is nothing to lose during the trip.
What lane hardware does airport parking software need?
ParkingChief supplies the LPR cameras, gates, kiosks and pedestrian doors for your entry and exit lanes, and adds paperless sessions, phone payments and reporting on the same record. Open APIs and webhooks connect your other airport tools, and you can start with one lot.
How are long-stay airport travelers charged?
With pay-as-you-go, travelers check in with a card on file, LPR cameras read the plate on entry and exit, and the card is charged for the actual time between. Overnight pricing is configured per lot, and a texted link shows the live running total during the trip.
Can we report on economy lots, garages and valet together?
Yes. Reports compare revenue, occupancy, entries, exits and turnover across every lot and the valet operation, filtered by site, channel and date range. Everything exports to CSV for airport finance, so monthly reporting does not depend on merging separate exports from each system.