Social Changes Affected by the Development of Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)

Abstract

The construction of Yogyakarta International Airport in Kulon Progo Regency is a mega project in the National Medium-Term Development Plan as outlined in the Master Plan for the Acceleration and Equity of Indonesian Economic Development (MP3EI) 2011-2025. The initial consequence of the airport development with the aerotropolis concept is the preparation of land for the physical development of the airport with various facilities (physic engineering) which has an impact on the conversion of agricultural land to industrial land. This study aims to explain the social changes affected by the construction of Yogyakarta International Airport. The research method uses a qualitative approach, the research location is in the Tuksono Village, Sentolo District, Kulonprogo Regency. Data collection by in-depth interviews with local village officials, community leaders and business actors in the Tuksono village area. Data analysis by presenting data, reducing data and drawing conclusions. The results of the study explain that there is a change in the function of land that was previously for plantations and agriculture turned into an industrial area so that the orientation of the community that was previously productive has changed to a consumptive society. The recommendation of this research is that it is necessary to prepare the community by stakeholders in dealing with the impact of the development of Yogyakarta International Airport