Influence of Building Layout and Weather Conditions on Air Traffic Services

Abstract

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia that serves a variety of flights, ranging from scheduled, unscheduled, cargo, and military, to recreational flights. All flights are regulated by the Air Traffic Controller which is divided into two units, namely the Aerodrome Control Tower and Approach Control Surveillance. The Aerodrome Control Tower has the responsibility of regulating flight traffic in the "vicinity of aerodrome" area. From the tower, ATC must be able to monitor all movements of flight operations in the area of responsibility. However, at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport tower, several things can affect ATC's view in monitoring the movement of flight operations, namely airport buildings that block several parking stands, dark night conditions in the maneuvering area, and extreme weather. Of course, these problems will also affect the performance of ATC in providing flight traffic services. In addition, it can cause doubts in ATC in making decisions for aircraft that are being handled. This research aims to analyze the problem of ATC's limited view in monitoring the movement of flight operations in its area of responsibility. The research method used is qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of observation, literature study, interviews, and documentation. The development of Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System that can monitor the movement of flight operations in various conditions can be one solution to the problem. In addition, the installation of CCTV in several areas that are not visible from the tower can also assist ATC in monitoring the movement of flight operations in the area. The results of this study are expected to assist ATC in monitoring the movement of flight operations both in dark night conditions and extreme weather. The author also hopes that the results of this study can be useful in improving organized and efficient flight traffic services at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.