Aviation Weather RADAR Market Size was valued at USD 0.22 Billion in 2024. The Aviation Weather RADAR market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.23 Billion in 2025 to USD 0.34 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.63% during the forecast period (2025 - 2034). An increase in air traffic to rise in product demand, rising demand from the military, and increasing government investments are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
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Growing air traffic to raise product demand is driving market growth
Market CAGR for aviation weather RADAR is being driven by the rising air traffic to increase product demand. The cost of travel has significantly decreased due to lower fuel prices for aircraft, which has increased air traffic. For flight safety reasons, increasing air traffic necessitates weather forecasting, which raises the demand for weather information RADAR. The aviation sector has been successfully delivering improved services while ensuring the safety of aircraft and passengers thanks to the adoption of technology and upgrades to current aircraft. The existing fleet has been modified to ensure efficiency with the introduction of technology as a result of the rise in aviation costs. Airlines are purchasing newer generation airplanes and updating the existing ones with their disposable funds. The aviation weather RADAR market is expanding due to how simple and convenient flying is.
Additionally, Weather RADAR has been in high demand in the military and defense sectors. It is related to the military aircraft that need a high level of weather detection and situation. The increased use of airplanes for diverse reasons is a direct result of many countries’ military expenditures being expedited due to threats to national security. Moreover, it is predicted that weather forecasting would be necessary during military operations and drills as a preventative measure to ensure a safe flight and the safety of the pilot or other passengers. The trend of militarization is pushing governments to equip their aircraft with weather RADAR.
In order to support weather forecasting and warning systems, military operations and disaster management, governments around the world are investing in the installation of weather surveillance radars.
For instance, in April 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) budget was boosted by the US government by around USD 450 million. The administration plans to ask NOAA for USD 1 billion in 2023 to extend the organization’s climate information services and quicken the development of the agency’s next-generation weather observation systems. As a result, it is anticipated that throughout the projection period, demand for aviation weather RADAR will increase due to the rising air traffic to increase the product demand. Thus driving the Aviation Weather RADAR market revenue.
Aviation Weather RADAR Type Insights
The Aviation Weather RADAR market segmentation, based on type, includes doppler weather radar and wind profiler. The doppler weather radar segment dominated the market, accounting for the maximum of market revenue. A wave’s frequency changes as it moves away from the observer, and this is known as the Doppler Effect. The velocity and direction of rain, snow, hail, and other types of precipitation can be determined using Doppler weather radar.
Aviation Weather RADAR Application Insights
The Aviation Weather RADAR market segmentation, based on application, includes commercial aviation, military aviation, and general aviation. The military aviation category generated the most income due to rising geopolitical tensions worldwide, increasing demand for advanced aircraft in this sector with advanced capabilities, and ongoing military modernization programs aimed at procuring advanced aircraft globally. The manufacturers have created sophisticated aviation weather radars for planes that are positioned on the military aircraft’s nose and give them an advantage to quickly plan their next move in the event of bad weather. For Instance Pulse-Doppler radar systems have recently been installed in military aircraft all around the world.
Aviation Weather RADAR End-User Insights
The Aviation Weather RADAR market segmentation, based on end-users, includes airports and aircraft. The aircraft segment has generated the most income due to the rising demand for improved situational awareness and safety in the aviation sector. The total amount of money made from the selling of aircraft weather radar systems around the world is referred to as aircraft weather radar system sales. An active remote sensing device known as an aviation weather radar system uses radio waves to identify and monitor precipitation, thunderstorms, hail, and other sorts of atmospheric activity.
Figure 1: Aviation Weather RADAR Market, by End-User 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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Aviation Weather RADAR Regional Insights
By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American Aviation Weather RADAR market area will dominate this market, owing to increasing demand for military aircraft and commercial. In addition, the growing need for enhanced situational awareness and safety will also boost market growth in this region.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2 AVIATION WEATHER RADAR MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
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Europe Aviation Weather RADAR market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the rising demand for enhanced safety and situational awareness in aviation from civilian operators, commercial, and military. Further, the German Aviation Weather RADAR market held the largest market share, and the UK Aviation Weather RADAR market was the fastest growing market in the European region.
The Asia-Pacific Aviation Weather RADAR Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032 due to rising demand for aircraft weather radar systems from military, civilian and commercial operators in the region. Moreover, China’s Aviation Weather RADAR market held the largest market share, and the Indian Aviation Weather RADAR market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Aviation Weather RADAR market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the Aviation Weather RADAR industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Aviation Weather RADAR industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Aviation Weather RADAR industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to aviation weather systems. Major players in the Aviation Weather RADAR market, including Vaisala, Garmin Ltd., Collins Aerospace (United Technologies Corporation), Telephonics, EWR Weather Radar, Honeywell International Inc., Rockwell Collins, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo SpA, Selex ES GmbH, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Honeywell International Inc. is an advanced technology business based in the United States that produces engineered materials, industrial, commercial, and residential control systems, specialty chemicals, and automotive and aerospace products. The current business was created in 1999 as a result of the union of Honeywell Inc. and AlliedSignal Inc. Morristown, New Jersey, serves as the headquarters. Building controls, such as HVAC systems, electronic switches and motors, alarms, industrial automation systems, microelectronics, medical devices, commercial and military avionics, and space systems, are some of the goods made by Honeywell. In April 2023, Honeywell International Inc. was nominated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to advance its Eurocopter MH-65 and Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk Dolphin multisession helicopters with IntuVue RDR-7000 weather surveillance radar system of Honeywell.
Ontic, the world’s leading manufacturer of aerospace, relies on Ontic as their reliable support and supply source for well-known aviation parts. Ontic doesn’t merely do established product solutions and knowledgeable OEM support. For more than 45 years, the top names in the aerospace sector have relied on Ontic. The reason for that is its team of gifted individuals is dedicated to advancing its mission; by providing the aircraft industry a fresh lease on life, the company keeps the world turning. One of the most impressive accomplishments is ontic’s team of more than 1,000 highly qualified individuals. Every employee at Ontic contributes to the company’s culture of constant innovation and dedication to providing superior customer service. In July 2022, a prominent OEM and MRO service provider in the commercial aviation sector stated that they had secured an exclusive license agreement with Honeywell for the RDR4A/B weather radar systems. To assure ongoing customer service, Ontic will make use of its existing facilities and repair teams in the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Key Companies in the Aviation Weather RADAR market include
Aviation Weather RADAR Industry Developments
May 2022 A contract to upgrade Honeywell’s IntuVueRDR-7000 weather radar onto its Embraer Legacy business planes was signed by ABS Planes, a Honeywell authorized channel partner based in Prague, Czech Republic. The RDR-7000 weather automatically monitors the sky up to 60,000 feet in the air and 320 nautical miles away. It can detect turbulence more accurately and over wider areas.
November 2022 Collins Aerospace and AVIC Leihua Electronic Technology Research Institute (LETRI) announced that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had granted TSO certification for COMAC’S C919 Weather Radar Flat Plate Antenna (WFA), which LETRI created. A TSO is a minimum performance requirement for particular components, materials, and devices used on civil aircraft.
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| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 0.22 Billion |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 0.23 Billion |
| Market Size 2034 | USD 0.34 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 4.63% (2025-2034) |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2025-2034 |
| Historical Data | 2019- 2024 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Type, application, end-user, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Vaisala, Gamin Ltd., Collins Aerospace (United Technologies Corporation), Telephonics, EWR Weather Radar, Honeywell International Inc., Rockwell Collins, L3Harris Technolgies Inc., Leonardo SpA, Selex ES GmbH |
| Key Market Opportunities | Product Innovations Technological Advancements |
| Key Market Dynamics | Increase in air traffic to raise the product demand Rising Demand for weather RADAR in the military and defense sector |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Aviation Weather RADAR market size was valued at USD 0.21 Billion in 2024.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.63% during the forecast period, 2025-2034.
North America had the largest share in the market
The key players in the market are Vaisala, Garmin Ltd., Collins Aerospace (United Technologies Corporation), Telephonis, EWR Weather Radar, Honeywell International Inc., Rockwell Collins, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo SpA, Selex ES GmbH.
The Doppler weather radar category dominated the market in 2022.
Military aviation had the largest share in the market.
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