Google Maps code reveals airport-arrival greetings in 90+ airports
Strings in Google Maps version 26.45.00.1011720968 for Android show greetings that prompt travelers to use Ask Maps after landing.
Google Maps version 26.45.00.1011720968 for Android contains text strings for airport-arrival greetings at more than 90 airports, according to Android Authority. The strings prepare a notification titled "Welcome to %1$s" and a pre-formatted Ask Maps query reading "I just landed in %1$s!".
According to the strings, the greeting encourages users to ask Maps for help getting into town, finding a first meal and discovering what is happening tonight. The feature references airports including Tokyo, London, New York, Paris, Singapore and Sydney.
A component called AirportGeofenceSyncWorker is set to detect when a user has arrived on a flight, working in the background. Ask Maps can already use Gemini Personal Intelligence when enabled, potentially drawing on emails and calendar entries.
In March 2026, Google introduced Ask Maps, an AI-powered conversational way to search the app's destinations and points of interest.
Quick answers
What is the new Google Maps airport feature?
Code strings in Google Maps for Android prepare an airport-arrival greeting that prompts users to ask Maps for help getting into town, finding a first meal and discovering tonight's events.
Which airports are included?
The strings reference more than 90 airports, including Tokyo, London, New York, Paris, Singapore and Sydney.
Is the feature available now?
The strings are present in Google Maps version 26.45.00.1011720968 for Android, but Google has not announced a release.