Environmental Perspective and Review For Eco-Airport Implementation at Sofifi City, North Maluku

Abstract

Indonesia, in the nature of an archipelago, is one of the world's biggest countries with thousands of islands. Due to geographical consideration, the air  transportation considered very efficient in moving people or goods from one place to another. This study aims to examine the potential application of the Eco Airport concept in the city of Sofifi, North Maluku, Indonesia. This study raises a case study in Sofifi City, North Maluku Province, Indonesia regarding the potential implementation of the Eco-Airport concept. The method used in this study is to review the profile of Sofifi City based on data from the Central Statistics Agency and review the regulations related to the Eco-Airport concept and airport operations in Indonesia that are still in effect. Based on the reviews that have been carried out and the analysis and comparison with existing airports in Indonesia, it can be categorized aspects that need to be implemented in order to realize the Eco-Airport concept which is divided into eight aspects. All of these aspects are key points in the implementation of an environmentally friendly airport. The implementation of minor aspects in these eight categories is carried out by most of the airports with an Eco-Airport orientation in Indonesia. Although it is still only a small aspect, the resulting impact on the environment is expected to influence other aspects, even related sectors to participate in implementing "green innovations" in various aspects of the implementation of aviation activities.