A STUDY OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AS A TOOL TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE AIRPORT SAFETY MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY AT MINANGKABAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Abstract

This study aims to examine climate change adaptation as a strategy in sustainable airport safety management, with a
case study of Minangkabau International Airport (BIM), a major air transportation infrastructure on the west coast of
Indonesia. Environmental protection and aviation safety are important priorities to ensure the sustainability of airport
operations. This study conducted a comprehensive risk assessment of the impacts of climate change, both direct and
indirect, on BIM operations. The method used was a descriptive qualitative case study approach, through analysis of
historical climate documents and future climate projections, field observations, and semi-structured interviews with
management and relevant agencies. The results indicate that BIM faces risks from extreme temperatures, high rainfall,
and changing wind patterns that have the potential to disrupt infrastructure and operational safety. Identified vulnerable
points include drainage systems, early warning systems, and infrastructure resilience. Several adaptation measures have
been implemented, but their integration into the Safety Management System (SMS) is still not optimal. This study
produces short- and medium-term adaptation recommendations to strengthen airport resilience, which are expected to
serve as a strategic reference for managers in anticipating the challenges of climate change.