An automated airflow inspection system for airfoil blades or vanes includes an operator station for mounting the airfoil and a robotic station for pressure tapping the airfoil. The robotic station includes a vision system and a pressure tapper mounted to a robotic arm. The vision system identifies a pattern of holes of the airfoil blade or vane. The system identifies a hole within the pattern of holes by comparing the pattern of holes to a pre-loaded program associated with the airfoil blade or vane. The system is monitored and controlled by a human to machine interface.