Case Studies
Barcelona Airport and air quality under control
- Stakeholder
City Hall of El Prat de Llobregat | Airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat
- Sector
Regulatory Networks
Challenge
El Prat airport environment presented high levels of pollutants due to air and ground traffic, affecting both the urban environment and exposed personnel. It was crucial to have an accurate and operational network that would allow continuous air quality monitoring, detect critical episodes, and respond quickly. Furthermore, local training was required to ensure the sustainability of the installed system.
Solution
Dnota implemented an integrated network that combines advanced updated and IoT sensors (bettair) in strategic locations within the airport and surrounding area. The system enables collection of data in real time about various pollutants, generation of reports periodically and immediate access to information. The training of airport staff in the use and maintenance of the equipment ensures the sustainability of the service.
At a glance
· Red híbrida: 8 AQMS + 10 nodos Bettair.
· Compatible con LEZ a partir de enero de 2025.
· Cumple las normas CEN/TS 17660-1:2021 de precisión indicativa de la monitorización de gases.
Technologies in use

Bettair Stations

Bettair Platform

API Bettair
Outcomes
Continuous air monitoring enabled reliable real-time data to be obtained on key pollutants (NOx, PM10, PM2.5), improving environmental surveillance. PM2.5), improving environmental monitoring and facilitating informed decisions by the authorities.
The integration of IoT sensors and hardware/software updates significantly reduced significantly the response times to incidents of pollution, ensuring greater accuracy and operational efficiency
Thanks to the training of airport staff, the system has operational autonomy and has ensured its continuity; in addition, it has strengthened internal maintenance capabilities, reducing costs external
Project details
- Date · 2021
- Location · El Prat Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
- Sector · Ports & Airports
- End user · Airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat
- Product
– 3 Nodes
– Platform SaaS
– API - Parameters measured
– NO2, NO, O3, SO2 ppb
– PM1, PM2.5, PM10 ugr/m2
– Noise Temperature, Humidity, Pressure