Domestic

Passenger Boarding Ramp

iata-ahm913-badge-shadowed

Aviramp Domestic

Suitable for a range of small aircraft, including CRJ fleets, EMB145, ATR 72/42 & Q400

Compact Boarding for ‘Domestic’ air travel. Compact in design, functionality and cost.

The Domestic has the unique patented 360° switchback design, though it is different from all of the other versions, due to its size and the aircraft type it services. This product is often purchased instead of the Lite/Regional depending on specific airport operations, due to its deployment on the DASH, ATR, and CRJ models. So as previously stated, the Domestic model is completely ‘compact’, functional and cost effective.

Solar and Diesel versions available.
Download Brochure
All Aviramp ramps include a 10 Year Structural Warranty

Get in Touch

Interested in learning more about our domestic boarding ramp for narrow to ultra narrow body aircraft, booking a demo, or discussing something else?

Call us or complete the form below and a member of our team will get back to you.

(UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220
(US) +1 (678) 737-6181

Passengers standing on a portable boarding platform connected to an aircraft, preparing to board. The platform provides a safe, step-free, and accessible way for travelers to enter the plane, especially useful for those with mobility challenges or carrying luggage. The setup is common at airports that use remote stands where a traditional jet bridge isn’t available. The environment looks organized and efficient, emphasizing passenger comfort and safety during the boarding process. Overall, it highlights modern airport procedures aimed at making air travel accessible and convenient for everyone.
A step-free boarding ramp attached to an aircraft, designed to enhance accessibility for all passengers. The ramp is constructed with sturdy materials and includes safety handrails on both sides, ensuring stability and security during boarding and disembarkation. The ramp’s incline appears gentle, making it suitable for wheelchair users, elderly travellers, or anyone needing assistance. The aircraft in the background is parked on the tarmac, indicating that this is an outdoor, remote stand setup, often used when jet bridges are unavailable or when aircraft are stationed away from terminal buildings. The aircraft's door is open, welcoming passengers to board directly from the ramp. The clear sky and bright lighting suggest favourable weather conditions, contributing to smooth operations. This setup highlights a focus on inclusive travel, with airports and airlines providing accessible solutions to accommodate diverse passenger needs. The use of portable ramps allows for flexibility across different aircraft sizes and parking positions, ensuring that accessibility remains a priority regardless of the airport infrastructure. Overall, the scene exemplifies modern, passenger-centric airport service designed to promote safety, comfort, and inclusivity.
A portable, step-free boarding staircase, often used at airports to facilitate accessible boarding for passengers, including those with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs. The staircase has a transparent, enclosed top section, providing shelter and protection from weather elements while allowing natural light to illuminate the walkway. This kind of equipment is designed to connect directly to the aircraft door, enabling passengers to board or disembark safely and comfortably without stairs. The setup emphasizes the airport's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that all travellers, regardless of mobility needs, can move easily between the terminal and the aircraft. The clear blue sky and open environment suggest good weather, making the process smooth and efficient.
A smooth and accessible boarding process at the airport, where elderly passengers are walking down a mobile jet bridge to board an aircraft. The jet bridge provides step-free, comfortable access for passengers with mobility challenges or those who prefer easier boarding options. The aircraft is parked on the tarmac, and airport staff are likely nearby to assist if needed, ensuring safety and support. The image highlights the importance of inclusive travel, showing how airports and airlines prioritize passenger comfort and accessibility for travellers of all ages and mobility levels.
Airport personnel helping elderly passengers, some using wheelchairs, to board an aircraft. The staff members are providing support to ensure that passengers with mobility needs can board safely and comfortably. This demonstrates the airport’s focus on accessibility and inclusive service, making travel easier for all passengers, especially those who require additional assistance. The aircraft is parked on the tarmac, and the environment shows a caring and professional approach to passenger handling, emphasizing safety, support, and respect for travellers with different needs.

Features at a glance:

  • Solar or diesel powered versions available.
  • Operational height 100cm (39″) up to 190cm (75″).
  • Patented 360-degree switchback design.
  • Ramp gradient 7.5-8 degrees.
  • Single-person operation.
  • Services most ultra narrow body aircraft and some medium body aircraft.
  • Can be used directly against the aircraft or with a bridging platform for factory fitted stairs.
  • All-weather anti-slip flooring as standard.
  • Customization options available.
  • Minimal maintenance requirements.
  • Assembly, installation and training provided.
  • Comprehensive after-sales support including warranty, maintenance and service plans.
Compatibility chart
Domestic
Working height 1m (39") - 1.9m (75")
ATP
ATR 42
ATR 72
BAE 146
Bombardier Q200
Bombardier Q300
Bombardier Q400
CRJ 200
CRJ 700
CRJ 900
CRJ 1000
EMB 145
SAAB 340
The Aviramp solution is very low maintenance which again delivers great cost savings in the longer term. So on many levels Aviramp is a great asset.

JINWA and JAC

Why choose Aviramp over traditional stairs?

Faster turnaround

  • Up to 30% faster boarding and disembarkation.
  • Improved access and safety for the elderly and families with small children.
  • Faster and more dignified boarding for PRM passengers.
  • Designated boarding for catering and crew.
  • Removes or significantly reduces the need for ambulifts.

Cost savings

  • Combines stairs and ambulift operations into one vehicle.
  • Turns most PRMs into ‘assist only’ rather than ‘lift on’.
  • Improved safety reduces passenger injury claims.
  • No additional infrastructure costs.
  • Can replace passenger boarding bridges (PBB).

Passenger experience

  • Safer queuing on the ramp, rather than on the tarmac.
  • Parents with babies and small children can board without the risk of falling.
  • Wheelchair users have complete freedom of access.
  • Faster and safer boarding for elderly passengers.
  • Seamless, all-inclusive step-free passenger experience.
Aviramp International Auckland 6

Aviramp improves operational efficiency

Ground crews working with these massive aircraft know that time is money. These planes cost serious money to operate, so every minute saved during turnaround matters.

Our ramps dock faster than traditional stairs and one person can operate them. That means less hanging around, quicker passenger flow and aircraft back in the air sooner. They can even work as a fixed air bridge from the terminal building down to the apron area.

The maintenance side is refreshingly simple too. We handle the installation, train your people, and because these ramps work with every major Code E aircraft type, you’re not juggling different equipment for different planes.

While other manufacturers stick to the easier, smaller stuff, we’ve put in the engineering work to handle the wide-body aircraft that other boarding solutions simply can’t cope with.

Aviramp Improves turnaround times and passenger safety

Our boarding ramps improve turnaround efficiency while delivering a safer, more comfortable passenger experience. Pre-boarding capability can save up to 90 seconds, depending on airport infrastructure, by allowing passengers to queue on the ramp while maintaining access for crew and ground staff.

Aviramp’s unique design and hydraulic drive enable faster equipment positioning at the aircraft, allowing doors to be opened sooner and disembarkation to begin earlier.

Gently sloped ramps, all-weather anti-slip surfaces, and supportive handrails improve passenger flow and significantly reduce bottlenecks, enabling safer boarding and disembarkation for elderly passengers, families, and PRM passengers while reducing reliance on ambulifts.

Aviramp Domestic Aircraft Passenger Boarding Ramp Technical Drawing

Technical specification

Height 100cm (39”) up to 190cm (75”)
Length 910cm (359”)
Width 328cm (129”)
Walkway Width 88.5cm (35”)
Weight 2000kg
Ramp Angle 7.5 - 8 degrees
Motor Diesel or Solar/Electric
Battery Runtime Up to 24 hours* depending on usage and weather conditions
Chassis Galvanised steel
Ramp Aluminium
Floor Aviramp’s unique aluminium all weather anti-slip surface
Passnger Load 3.2Kn/sq. metre (720lbs/sq. yard)
Max Speed 5KM/H
Max Towing Speed 8KM/H
Walkway Lights Optional Extra
Aircraft Approach Lights Optional Extra

If you’d like to found out more about this ramp, please get in touch.

Get In Touch

Ready to see Aviramp in action?

Request a Demo

Optional Extras

Find out more Aircraft Approach Lighting Find out more Aircraft Door Canopy Find out more Cold Start Kit Find out more Extending Docking Platform Find out more Extra Wide Platform Find out more Fully Enclosed Roofing Find out more Large Fuel Tank Find out more LED Walkway Lighting Find out more Open Sided Roofing Find out more Orange Flashing Beacon Find out more Proximity Sensor Find out more Reverse Warning Alarm Find out more Solar Electric Version Find out more Solid wheels Find out more Stair Bridging Ramp Find out more Step Ramp Find out more Twin Wheel Drive

Aircraft Approach Lighting

  • Additional lighting for improved aircraft approach safety

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Aircraft Door Canopy

  • Works as an extension to the roof options, the ADC has an aluminium frame with polycarbonate panels.
  • Main canopy extends electrically by the push of a button controlled at the top of the ramp.
  • In conjunction with Fully Enclosed Roof, provides a covered walkway right up to the aircraft door.

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

Only for Regional, Continental and International ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Cold Start Kit

  • Diesel engine cold starter kit

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

For Domestic, Regional, Continental and International diesel models only.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Extending Docking Platform

  • This option means ramp does not need to touch aircraft – no-touch policy.
  • Ramp is stopped approx. 10 inches away from the aircraft and platform is electronically extended to aircraft.
  • Standard fit on the International model & all IATA AHM units.

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Extra Wide Platform

  • Provides extra space for wheelchairs

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Fully Enclosed Roofing

  • Fully enclosed roof provides wind and rain protection to passengers and crew
  • Main frame is manufactured from aluminium with tinted polycarbonate roof and side panels secured into base structure of unit
  • Is covered under our wind test ratings, maximum operational use limit 41kts/47mph/75kmph

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Large Fuel Tank

  • Extra large 35 liter fuel tank

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

LED Walkway Lighting

  • A Health & Safety must for night-time operations. Provides walkway lighting for the entire length of ramp.
  • Powered from an independent circuit to main ramp drive – if accidently left on main ramp power is not affected.
  • A separate solar panel charges the system.
  • Included as standard on IATA AHM models.

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Open Sided Roofing

  • Open sided canopy roof popular in warmer climates to promote airflow whilst providing sunshade.
  • Main frame is manufactured from aluminium with tinted polycarbonate roof and side panels secured into base structure of unit
  • Is covered under our wind test ratings, maximum operational use limit 41kts/47mph/75kmph

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Orange Flashing Beacon

  • Flashing orange safety beacon

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Proximity Sensor

  • Proximity sensor fitted on underside of top platform.
  • If the ramp is driven too quickly towards an aircraft, at a pre-set distance it automatically cuts the power to reduce risk of aircraft damage.
  • Sensitivity distance can be adjusted if required
  • Fitted as standard on IATA AHM models.

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Reverse Warning Alarm

  • Loud warning alarm to alert nearby personnel that the ramp is reversing
  • Improves safety and compliance

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Solar Electric Version

  • Replaces standard diesel engine with solar-electric motor.
  • High specification panels are daylight sensitive, which continuously charge a sealed battery pack. Multiple 12v batteries in use.
  • Backup plug-in charger installed (rarely needed)
  • Offers significant long term operational savings whilst satisfying airport sustainability targets & initiatives.
  • Fitted as standard on LITE Model

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Solid wheels

  • Solid wheel replacement

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Stair Bridging Ramp

  • Bridges the gap between Aviramp & aircraft when built in doorway steps prevent direct connection.
  • Manufactured from aluminium with our trusted slip-resistant flooring, aluminium handrails and dilite side panels.
  • Usually used in conjunction with LITE or Domestic models.
  • Unique rest-on top means no fitting required and zero damage to aircraft floor.

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Step Ramp

  • Additional step ramp to bridge gap between aircraft and boarding ramp

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Twin Wheel Drive

  • Twin wheel drive

This upgrade can be fitted to existing Aviramp boarding ramps.

If you’d like to find out more about this optional extra, please call us on (UK) +44 (0) 1952 291220 (US) +1 (678) 737-6181 or send us a message through our contact form.

Get In Touch

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Aviramps easy to operate?

The Aviramp is really easy to use, a single person operation by either tiller arm or remote control

Aviramps are designed to be single person operated, even the ramps for wide body aircraft.

Yes

The flooring is manufactured using a unique patented formula designed to prevent slippage in all weathers.

Yes, with the stabilisers deployed there is no movement.

Yes, if you choose the extra wide platform option.

The ramps are all set to a patented 8 degree switch back design

Yes, this can be achieved via the mechanical pawl lock system.

The Aviramp is best utilised on the remote stand that it will be most frequently servicing, however, as the unit is self propelled it can be moved to a central location between turnarounds.

Our ramps have all been wind tested to 41 Kts, 47 Mph, 75Kmh. Please watch this video to show you more about the wind and jet blast tests

There are Aviramps currently in operation in temperatures of -15°C  The oil specification is altered for the operational climate. Our batteries are also designed to operate at sub zero temperatures. If you choose a diesel Aviramp, we can also offer a cold start kits as an optional extra.

There is minimal maintenance required our ramps, for example  checking bolts and hinges. We supply inspection and maintenance guidelines upon installation. We also offer service inspection plans – please ask the sales team at sales@aviramp.com for more details. If you choose an AHM model, all of the relevant checklists will be provided to ensure compliance.

On all models the entry ramp can be stowed and the top ramp can be secured in its lowest stowed position.

There are no restrictions on how far an Aviramp can be moved, however, our recommendation is to keep the Aviramp in close proximity to where it will be used.

Aviramp can be towed at a limited speed (8 KPH), however we recommend driving the unit between a maximum of 3 stands – excessive towing speed can result in damage to the braking system

We offer both solar and diesel solutions to suit your preference.

As standard, Aviramps use Hatz engines.

Yes, a charging port is located towards the rear of the unit.

The chassis is made of galvanised steel and the ramps are made of aluminium

All of our ramps are manufactured with aluminium patented anti slip flooring.

The SWL on the ramps is 326KG per sq m and 150KG UDL on the crew stairs

We offer a turnaround toolbox solution for stowage on the ramp – see our optional extras.

There are a variety of options available for all models of Aviramp – see our options & extras page for further details.

Get in touch today

Just fill in the form below and we'll get back to you...