May 2004--The Umatilla Municipal Airport, in response to a need for greater security at the airport, has installed an access control and security system upgrade that includes state-of-the-art access control, gates, fencing and a vehicle monitoring system. The web-hosted access control system provides “real-time” information for airport management, identifying staff and all vehicles accessing the airport. The airport’s consultant, Passero Associates, managed the selection and installation of the system. The system itself totaled $40,000, and new fencing and gates were $225,000. The system was completed in March 2004.

This project is unique for General Aviation airports in Florida because of the high-tech monitoring system installed. The system, which was designed by Brivo, and is monitored by ADT, is completely wireless and allows airport officials to monitor all airport activities from a standard web browser. The monitoring system is completely automated and all of the monitoring software and data regarding access to the airport is housed and maintained on a mainframe in Alexandria, Va., which allows the system to be implemented with little or no training for City employees. This system is fully customizable by the airport and can send a page or e-mail notification to any device with an IP address when any unauthorized access (or other event as defined by the City) to the airport is detected by the system. Airport managers in other states which use this system have reported high levels of satisfaction.