PLANNING OF RIGID PAVEMENT ON SURFACE LEVEL HELIPORT AT KOLONEL ROBERT ATTY BESSING AIRPORT MALINAU - NORTH KALIMANTAN

Abstract

Rising air mobility in border areas necessitates building a Surface Level Heliport. This study aims to design
the rigid pavement structure for the Surface Level Heliport at Kolonel Robert Atty Bessing Airport, Malinau
– North Kalimantan, in order to ensure the safety and comfort of helicopter operations. The method used
refers to the technical guidelines from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), utilizing FAARFIELD
software, and PCN calculations using COMFAA software. Using data on annual departures, soil CBR
values, and helicopter dimensions, the design calculations include determining the concrete slab thickness,
marking layout plan, and reinforcement requirements. The planning results show that the Surface Level
Heliport has dimensions of 44 m x 44 m with a required pavement thickness of 4,06 M, using K-350 grade
concrete and M6-200 type wire mesh reinforcement. Based on these specifications, the calculated PCN value
is 14.5 and the ACN value is 11.1, which can support helicopter loads up to 37,680 lbs. The estimated project
cost, based on Minister of Transportation Regulation No. PM 78 of 2014 and the Standard Price List for
Goods and Services of Malinau Regency for the 2025 Fiscal Year, is IDR 1.985.066.000,00.