PRC Airport Operations Centres (APOC) Factsheets

Airport Operations Centres (APOCs) serve as collaborative platforms for key airport stakeholders, enhancing decision-making, coordination, and operational efficiency through shared information, improved situational awareness, and a unified, coordinated approach.

APOCs have been designated as a flagship initiative for future improvements in ATM system performance by the Performance Review Commission (PRC) as part of its transformation support strategy.

The 2026 publication provides an overview of APOCs at 32 airports in the EUROCONTROL area. It builds on the 2025 inventory by adding five new airports. In addition, the 2026 update highlights operational improvements and technology upgrades implemented at airports included in the previous edition.

The PRC has made every effort to ensure that the information and analysis contained in this document are as accurate and complete as possible. Despite these precautions, should you find any errors or inconsistencies we would be grateful if you could please bring them to the Performance Review Unit’s attention.

This report has been produced by the independent Performance Review Commission (PRC). The PRC was established by the Permanent Commission of EUROCONTROL in accordance with the ECAC Institutional Strategy 1997. One objective of this strategy is 'to introduce a strong, transparent and independent performance review and target setting system to facilitate more effective management of the European ATM system, encourage mutual accountability for system performance.

Should you wish to comment on any aspect of the PRC’s work, or to make proposals for items you would like to be addressed by the PRC, please contact us.