OPTIMALISASI WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEAMANAN DAN KESELAMATAN PADA OPERASI PENERBANGAN DI BANDAR UDARA TJILIK RIWUT PALANGKA RAYA

Keberadaan satwa liar di area sisi udara (airside) bandara menjadi salah satu faktor risiko yang dapat mengganggu keselamatan dan keamanan penerbangan. Gangguan dari burung maupun hewan darat seperti biawak, anjing, dan ular berpotensi menimbulkan insiden serius apabila tidak dikelola secara optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji serta mengoptimalkan sistem Wildlife Hazard Management (WHM) di Bandar Udara Tjilik Riwut Palangka Raya sebagai bagian dari upaya mitigasi risiko tersebut.
Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif melalui observasi langsung di area bandara, wawancara dengan petugas keamanan, serta dokumentasi terhadap logbook patroli dan standar operasional
prosedur (SOP) yang berlaku.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masih terdapat kelemahan dalam implementasi Wildlife Hazard Management (WHM), seperti pelaksanaan patroli perimeter yang belum sesuai prosedur, minimnya pencatatan kegiatan, serta kondisi lingkungan sekitar bandara yang mendukung keberadaan satwa liar. Optimalisasi sistem Wildlife Hazard Management (WHM) dapat dilakukan dengan meningkatkan kedisiplinan pelaksanaan patroli, pembentukan unit khusus penanganan satwa liar, serta pengelolaan habitat di sekitar perimeter bandara.
Dengan langkah-langkah tersebut, diharapkan risiko gangguan satwa liar terhadap operasional penerbangan dapat ditekan, guna menciptakan lingkungan bandara yang aman dan selamat.
Kata Kunci : Wildlife Hazard Management, Keselamatan Penerbangan, Bandar Udara, Satwa Liar, Manajemen risiko
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The presence of wildlife in the airside area of an airport poses a significant risk to aviation safety and security. Disturbances caused by birds and terrestrial animals such as monitor lizards, dogs, and snakes have the potential to trigger serious incidents if not properly managed. This study aims to examine and optimize the Wildlife Hazard Management (WHM) system at Tjilik Riwut Airport in
Palangka Raya as part of efforts to mitigate these risks.
The research employs a descriptive qualitative method, involving direct field observation, interviews with airport security personnel, and documentation analysis of patrol logbooks and the applicable Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP).
The findings reveal several shortcomings in the implementation of Wildlife Hazard Managemen (WHM), including non-compliance with patrol procedures, inadequate activity documentation, and surrounding environmental conditions that
support wildlife presence. Optimization efforts include improving patrol discipline, establishing a dedicated Wildlife Hazard Managemen (WHM) unit, and managing
habitats around the airport perimeter. Through a more structured and consistent Wildlife Hazard Managemen (WHM) strategy, it is expected that wildlife-related disturbances to flight operations can be minimized, thereby enhancing overall airport safety and security.
Keywords : Wildlife Hazard Management, Airport, Wildlife, Aviation Safety, Risk Management