Mini Airports: The Urban Revolution of 2030
By 2030, the skyline of every major city will be transformed.
The most striking features of cities will be the hundreds of mini airports dotting rooftops and open spaces.
These will be the bustling hubs for the new era of urban air mobility.
Picture this: You step onto your apartment balcony, summon an air taxi with a voice command, and within minutes, you’re soaring above gridlocked streets. Your destination? Not a congested airport an hour away, but a sleek mini airport atop the office building where you work.
These mini airports — or “skyports” as they’ll likely be called — will revolutionize not just transportation, but the entire urban landscape.
Current Trends in Urban Air Mobility
In this section, I will quickly review the current trends, developments, and data surrounding urban air mobility. While I do this, I will try to establish the potential for mini airports.
1. Market Growth:
— The urban air mobility market is projected to grow from $2.6 billion in 2020 to $9.1 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.5% (MarketsandMarkets research).
— Morgan Stanley predicts the global urban air mobility market could reach $1 trillion by 2040.
