Modern airport terminal with acoustic treatment

MMT Acoustix® • Airport & Aviation Acoustics

Clear Communication, Controlled Noise, Better Passenger Experience

Airports combine huge volumes, hard reflective surfaces, constant public address announcements and fluctuating passenger loads. Without it being visible, acoustic design decides whether travellers experience a calm, premium terminal or a tiring, noisy environment.

From check-in halls and boarding gates to lounges and back-of-house plant rooms, MMT Acoustix® works with architects, airport operators and consultants to create acoustic and soundproofing systems that meet performance, aesthetics and maintainability requirements.

Intelligible Announcements

Controlled reverberation ensures public address messages remain clear, even during peak passenger loads.

Premium Passenger & Staff Comfort

Reduced noise fatigue in check-in, security, lounges and offices contributes to a more premium airport experience.

Airport boarding gate zone with acoustic treatment

Key Airport Zones That Depend on Acoustics

  • Departure and arrival halls.
  • Check-in counters and baggage drop areas.
  • Security screening and immigration zones.
  • Boarding gates and holding areas.
  • Business and first-class lounges.
  • Meeting rooms, operations offices and control rooms.
  • Technical rooms: AHU, chiller, generator and pump rooms.

Each zone demands a different balance of sound absorption, sound isolation, durability and visual integration with the airport’s design language.

Challenges in Airport Acoustics

Typical Noise & Reverberation Problems in Airports

Long Reverberation in Large Volumes

Double-height halls, glass façades and hard flooring create long reverberation times, making announcements muddy and increasing overall noise build-up.

Overlapping Announcements & Crowd Noise

Multiple gates and zones often share the same space; without acoustic zoning, voices, alarms and PA announcements spill into each other.

Plant Room & Equipment Noise

Mechanical rooms, AHUs, chillers and baggage systems radiate structure-borne and airborne noise that can leak into public-facing areas if not isolated properly.

Material Systems for Airport Projects

Layered Acoustic & Soundproofing Solutions for Airports

Airport terminal with acoustic ceiling baffles and panels

1. Terminal Halls, Check-in & Gates

Large open volumes require broad-area absorption with durable, coordinated finishes.

  • Acoustic ceiling baffles & clouds aligned with lighting, sprinklers and services.
  • Echsorbix® PET felt panels on select walls and balcony fronts to cut reflections.
  • Custom acoustic rafts over check-in islands and gate counters for focused clarity.
Premium airport lounge with acoustic wall panels and carpets

2. Lounges, Meeting Rooms & Offices

These spaces need a premium feel, speech privacy and controlled reverberation.

  • Wooden acoustic slats and grooved panels for high-end aesthetics plus absorption.
  • Felt or PET panels at ear height for speech-focused absorption.
  • Acoustic carpets and carpet tiles to reduce footfall and rolling noise.
Airport wall build-up with SoundBlanket and BassBloc

3. Sound Isolation Between Zones

Critical rooms and back-of-house spaces require high sound insulation between partitions.

  • SoundBlanket® MLV integrated into stud partitions, block walls or composite linings.
  • BassBloc® as a damping and absorption layer inside the wall build-up.
  • Careful treatment of doors, glazing and junctions to avoid flanking paths.
Technical plant room with acoustic linings and insulation

4. AHU, Chiller & Baggage Handling Areas

High-energy, equipment-heavy zones need robust and service-friendly acoustic systems.

  • High-density acoustic linings on walls and ceilings using mineral wool + perforated or felt finishes.
  • SoundBlanket® wraps around ducts, pipes and enclosures to cut breakout noise.
  • Impact and vibration control at equipment bases to limit structure-borne transmission.
Acoustic system diagram for airport boarding gate zone

Example: Boarding Gate Acoustic System

A typical boarding gate can be tuned for speech clarity and controlled noise using:

  • Ceiling: Linear acoustic baffles or clouds above seating and queueing areas.
  • Walls: PET or wooden acoustic panels behind seats and around gate counters.
  • Floor: Acoustic carpet tiles to damp footfall and trolley noise.
  • Back wall: SoundBlanket® + BassBloc® behind the gate office or equipment room.

MMT Acoustix® converts your layouts into clear, buildable layer diagrams and BOQs so airport contractors and fit-out teams can execute efficiently.

Process

How We Work with Airport Stakeholders

1. Brief & Drawings

We review terminal layouts, section drawings, volumes, target RT and isolation values along with operational constraints.

2. Acoustic Material Map

Zones are mapped with recommended materials: baffles, panels, carpets, SoundBlanket® and BassBloc® systems.

3. BOQ & Coordination

A complete BOQ with technical notes is shared for integration with architectural, structural and MEP packages.

4. Supply & Execution Support

Materials are manufactured and supplied by MMT Acoustix®, while site execution is handled by your appointed contractors with our technical guidance.

FAQ – Airport Acoustics

Frequently Asked Questions

Airport terminals bring together very large spaces, high passenger density and constant announcements. Without proper acoustics, reverberation builds up, making speech less intelligible and increasing noise fatigue for passengers and staff. Acoustic treatment helps keep sound within target RT values and supports clear, intelligible communication.

Yes. Most MMT Acoustix® systems can be retrofitted with minimal disruption. Ceiling baffles, wall panels and carpets can be installed in phases, coordinated with night-time or low-traffic working windows. Heavier soundproofing layers like SoundBlanket® and BassBloc® can be introduced in selected partitions, plant rooms or back-of-house spaces.

Airports typically prefer clean, durable finishes that integrate with their architectural language. Echsorbix® PET panels, wooden acoustic slats, premium ceiling baffles and custom acoustic rafts can be colour-matched and detailed to suit terminal branding while delivering high acoustic performance.

For technical and plant areas, we focus on both airborne and structure-borne noise. Walls and ceilings can be upgraded with SoundBlanket® and heavy-duty acoustic linings, while equipment bases are isolated using resilient mounts. Ducts, pipes and enclosures can be wrapped with mass-loaded and absorbent layers to prevent noise breakout.

MMT Acoustix® primarily manufactures and supplies acoustic and soundproofing materials, along with detailed method statements and drawings. Installation is typically executed by the airport’s appointed contractors, fit-out teams or specialist installers, with our technical team providing remote coordination and support.

Yes. We often work alongside independent acoustic consultants, architects and MEP engineers. MMT Acoustix® provides test data, datasheets and practical installation details so that material specifications align with the overall acoustic design intent.

Lead times depend on volumes and the mix of standard versus customised products. As a guideline, standard PET, foams and SoundBlanket® can often be dispatched within days, while large or highly customised packages (baffles, slats, special colours) may require a few weeks. Exact timelines are shared at the proposal stage.

You can start by sharing basic terminal drawings, key problem areas, target performance expectations and project timelines through our Get a Quote form. Our technical sales team will review the information, suggest material systems, and provide a BOQ and proposal tailored to your airport project.

Planning Acoustic Treatment for an Airport or Terminal?

Share your layouts, volumes and target performance. MMT Acoustix® will recommend layered acoustic systems, soundproofing assemblies and a BOQ that your project team can build on.

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