OmniAir Consortium® is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicle technologies. OmniAir Consortium is a trade association and certification body that offers independent, third-party testing and certification services for wireless communications technologies used in transportation. These include intelligent transportation systems (ITS), electronic toll collection, and connected vehicle technologies.
OmniAir Consortium has a diverse membership that includes automotive OEMs, technology vendors, state, and local departments of transportation, tolling agencies, test laboratories, test equipment providers, systems integrators, cybersecurity experts, and research institutions. OmniAir’s membership is global. OmniAir welcomes companies, public agencies, and organizations around the world who support OmniAir’s mission of promoting interoperability and certification. To learn more, please visit our members page.
OmniAir’s Working Groups provide an opportunity for OmniAir Members to help develop test specifications, test plans and procedures, and policies that govern OmniAir’s testing and certification programs. All OmniAir Members are eligible to participate in Working Groups, where members develop consensus interpretation of industry standards and requirements. Working Group members have the opportunity propose specifications, draft documents, and vote on test plans and test documents through a balloting process. OmniAir currently has 9 active Working Groups, along with multiple Sub-Working Groups and tiger teams, addressing topics such as electronic toll collection, cybersecurity, V2X testing, and cybersecurity. To learn more about OmniAir Working Groups, please visit our Working Group page.
No. OmniAir Consortium is technology neutral. We promote the use of trusted, certified communications technologies. However, we do not advocate for any specific technology or protocol. OmniAir is communications media agnostic. OmniAir is focused on ensuring that wireless communications devices and systems used for transportation safety and mobility are interoperable, secure, and conform to industry standards.
No. OmniAir Consortium does not engage in lobbying or legislative advocacy of any kind. OmniAir’s focus is on technology interoperability through testing and certification.
OmniAir Certification is an independent, third-party testing and certification process from OmniAir Consortium that ensures that devices and systems conform to industry standards and meet interoperability and security requirements. OmniAir Certified® devices are tested using validated test cases, qualified test equipment, and accredited test laboratories and authorized field test sites.
OmniAir Certified devices are among the highest quality products in connected vehicle and tolling ecosystems. OmniAir Certification offers numerous benefits, including:
- Listing your product on the OmniAir Certified Product Register
- Independent, third-party validation and detailed test reports from an accredited test laboratory
- Increased assurance of interoperability with other OmniAir Certified devices
- Eligibility for government procurements requiring certified products
- Differentiation from uncertified competitors
- Permission to display the OmniAir Certification Mark on your website, packaging, and marketing materials
OmniAir Consortium offers certification programs primarily for communications devices, systems, and applications used in transportation. OmniAir offers third-party testing and certification programs for electronic toll collection equipment, including RFID transponders and readers, including both single and multi-protocol devices. OmniAir also offers certification programs for connected vehicle technologies, including vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies, including cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) on-board units (OBU), roadside units (RSU), modules and aftermarket V2X (AVD) devices. OmniAir is developing new certification programs for V2X-based tolling, network V2X (V2N) and V2X safety applications.
Yes. Authorized Test Laboratories (OATLs) and OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment (OQTE) are listed on the OmniAir Certification Program webpage.
That page also provides details on the application process for becoming an OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory or test tool provider.
OmniAir-certified devices conform to common industry specifications allowing and pursuing interoperability. Certified devices can exchange Basic Safety Messages (BSM), MAP, Signal Phase and Timing (SPAT), Traveler Information (TIM) messages and other V2X data, but OmniAir cannot guarantee that uncertified devices will function properly with certified ones.
OmniAir recommends that technology suppliers, device manufacturers and agency users participate in Plugfests to validate interoperability prior to conformance certification testing.
Only OmniAir Members in good standing may apply for certification testing.
Once an application is received, OmniAir develops a test plan based on the product type and applicable standards and requirements. The approved test plan can then be sent to any OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory (OATL) worldwide for execution.
Plugfests are optional but strongly encouraged.
- OmniAir hosts two Plugfest readiness testing events per year.
- Plugfests provide opportunities to test devices with others for security, conformance, and interoperability.
- Many Infrastructure Owner-Operators (IOOs) request proof of Plugfest participation in RFPs if a product is not yet certified.
Upcoming Plugfest dates are posted on the OmniAir website.
OmniAir Certification is now required by many deploying agencies in requests for proposal (RFP) for both V2X and electronic toll equipment. You should check with each customer to see whether certification is required or optional. Only certified devices may be described as OmniAir Certified®.
- Certification applies to individual products, not companies.
- OmniAir strongly recommends certification to demonstrate conformance, interoperability, and reliability to customers and procurement agencies.
To begin:
- Become an OmniAir Member
- Submit a certification application
- Receive your customized test plan
- Select and engage an OATL for testing
Certification timelines vary by applicant. Some products complete testing within a few weeks, while others may take several months depending on product readiness, familiarity with OmniAir test cases and standards, test lab availability, and performance during testing.
Applicants pursuing certification for procurement requirements should apply early to meet deadlines. OmniAir also encourages members to review test cases in advance and participate in at least one Plugfest before applying.
OmniAir provides up to six (6) months from the date the test plan is issued to complete certification testing, though many certifications are completed within three to four months.
Certified products may display the OmniAir Certification Mark on packaging, manuals, websites, and marketing materials.
Buyers can also verify certification status on OmniAir’s Certified Products Page.
Plugfests are generally reserved for OmniAir Members, but limited exemptions may apply.
Contact [email protected] for consideration or participation inquiries.
OmniAir charges a one-time certification application fee. The current fee schedule is available on the OmniAir Certification Services page.
This fee is in addition to the testing costs charged by the selected OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory (OATL).
The OmniAir Certification Mark indicates that a product has successfully passed all required conformance and interoperability tests.
It may be used in full color, grayscale, or reversed formats, along with your certification number, on approved materials such as websites, sales brochures, and packaging.
If a product fails certification testing, a new application and fee must be submitted to restart the process.
The current 5.9 GHz V2X-enabled device program includes testing for:
- On-Board Units (OBUs)
- Roadside Units (RSUs)
- Modules, software stacks, and test systems
Planned expansions for 2026 include:
- V2X Tolling Certification
- Network V2X (Uu) Certification
- Sensor Certification
- Aviation (A2X) Solutions