This time, we’ll talk about the green belt around the airport. What exactly is a green belt? And what is the purpose of the green belt? Let’s take a look at the following discussion.
A green belt is a building-free zone or green open space that surrounds the outskirts of an urban area and serves as a physical barrier between urban and rural areas (Basri, 2019).
While in the airport area, this green belt takes the form of trees planted in the coastal area directly adjacent to the airport. Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is one of Indonesia’s airports with a green belt. The trees planted are cypress trees and pulai trees (Alstonia scholaris), totaling 2,000 trees. The space between trees is approximately 1.5 – 2 meters.
Then, what are the functions of the green belt at Yogyakarta International Airport? And what effect does it have on flights?
Green Belt Functions at Yogyakarta International Airport
1. Preventing abrasion and tsunamis
Because Yogyakarta International Airport is close to the coast, it is vulnerable to abrasion and tsunami disasters. The green belt can reduce the impact of environmental damage and the number of material losses caused by the damage.
2. As a windbreaker
Green belts in airports function similarly to curtains. The green belt will reduce the risk of wind from the coast blowing into the runway area, making it more comfortable (not too strong).
3. As a deafener
Green belts can also help to reduce noise levels near airports. A green belt is used to support aircraft engine damping as well as noise measurement level procedures.
The presence of a green belt in the airport area adds to the security factor. However, the green belt is not the most important factor influencing flight safety or aircraft landing.
The drainage system is another component that contributes to the security of the airport area. The airport drainage system is responsible for draining puddles, controlling excessive rainwater accumulation, and controlling erosion. The drainage system is then supported by drainage components such as manhole covers and gratings.
You can contact Infiniferro’s Customer Support for more information on manhole covers and gratings for airport area drainage.
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