PLANNING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE APRON AT LEDE KALUMBANG AIRPORT TAMBOLAKA EAST NUSA TENGGARA

Abstract

This research examines the apron expansion planning at Lede Kalumbang Tambolaka Airport, East Nusa
Tenggara, which is crucial given the current limited airport facilities, particularly the apron and runway
capacity, leading to operational constraints and flight delays, and an inability to accommodate larger
aircraft like the Airbus 320. Therefore, the apron expansion from 268 x 95 m² to 268 x 108 m² and the addition
of one parking stand are urgently needed to increase capacity, meet safety standards, and support regional
and tourism development. The main objectives of this study are to design the flexible pavement structure
thickness for the apron for the critical A320 aircraft using FAARFIELD software, calculate the Pavement
Classification Number (PCN) using the COMFAA application, and determine the estimated budget (RAB)
required. The methodology involves problem identification, data collection, subgrade strength analysis,
apron dimension calculation, pavement thickness calculation, and PCN determination with the aid of
advanced software such as FAARFIELD and COMFAA. The results of this research are expected to provide
an optimal apron pavement thickness design, an accurate PCN value, and a comprehensive cost estimation.
The contributions of this final project include increased knowledge in using FAARFIELD and COMFAA
applications, the final result of the RAB is based on the HSPK Analysis of Southwest Sumba, East Nusa
Tenggara and PM 78 of 2014. The total RAB for the expansion was Rp1.654.100.000,00 (One Billion Six
Hundred Fifty Four Million One Hundred Thousand Rupiah).