- Kerry Airport is installing automatic number plate recognition technology at its car parks
- The system is expected to enable online booking in the near future
- The airport is reviewing arrangements for disabled parking permit holders
- The existing validation procedure for blue badge holders involves several steps
- Disabled parking permit holders can continue to use the short-term car park at the long-term rate
Kerry Airport is currently installing Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology across its car parks to modernise its infrastructure. Currently there is no pre-booking system active meaning passengers must pull a ticket at the barrier upon entering and settle their fees via terminal paystations. The new installation serves as the foundational layout to roll out an online booking system in the near future.
The introduction of this technology coincides with an active review of how the airport accommodates passengers requiring accessible spaces. Management has acknowledged that the existing validation procedure for blue badge holders involves several steps and requires simplification.
While the infrastructure is being modernised disabled parking permit holders can continue to use the short-term car park while only being charged the lower long-term parking rate. To claim this rate drivers must present a valid permit during validation at the terminal. The airport continues to review its parking arrangements.
