Study and Analysis of Development Strategies for Emergency Landing Sites or Alternative Airports For Commercial Aviation in Thailand Using the ELECTRE II Method

Abstract

Domestic air travel and international trust in Thailand as a destination via air transportation significantly impact investment, tourism, and overall national development. Incidents involving commercial aviation, a form of public transportation, can cause extensive direct and indirect damage to the country. Proper planning to address such events, such as emergency landings due to unforeseen circumstances, can substantially mitigate the severity of these incidents. Airports with contingency plans and the ability to manage emergencies effectively can help reduce the impact. Establishing emergency landing sites or alternative airports is one potential solution. This study aims to identify and analyze suitable approaches for developing new emergency landing sites or alternative airports along commercial flight routes to appropriately address emergencies. The researcher selected Amnat-Charoen province for consideration. Decision Tree Analysis was employed to develop alternatives based on airport buildings and operational plans, airfield locations, and runway designs. These alternatives were then assessed using the ELECTRE II method, evaluating their suitability based on 10 decision-making factors, including sensitivity analysis.