Mapping the indoor world: Designing airport maps for Mapbox Standard | BUILD with Mapbox 2026

At BUILD with Mapbox 2026, the Mapbox team shared how indoor airport maps are designed and integrated into Mapbox Standard to make complex airport environments easier to navigate. In this session, explore the design principles and technical challenges behind indoor airport maps, including Symbolic Realism, seamless outdoor-to-indoor transitions, multi-level floor rendering, and a floor selector designed to fit Standard’s visual language. The session also covers the data pipeline supporting more than 200 airports worldwide, design decisions for terminals, gates, security checkpoints, and retail spaces, and the plug-and-play tileset that integrates with existing 3D airport models. Watch to learn how indoor maps work in Mapbox Standard and how they can support travel, aviation, and next-generation wayfinding experiences. ● Learn more about Mapbox: https://www.mapbox.com ● Create an account today: https://account.mapbox.com/auth/signup/?page=/