Air Temperature for Sustainable Airport Infrastructure and Environment

Abstract

Understanding the patterns of air temperature in the local area is essential to mitigate potential destructive impacts and develop strategies for climate-resilient infrastructure. The pilot study focuses on the analysis of air temperature at Soekarno Hatta International Airport (SHIA), Indonesia. The study utilizes air temperature data collected over a 30-month period, grouped into six-month intervals. To assess the significance of means and distributions of air temperature points, independent t-tests are employed. Data visualizations are provided to clarify the air temperature patterns during the observation period. The findings reveal that SHIA has experienced warm and stable air temperatures over the last 30 months. However, to comprehensively study the various impacts from climatology and meteorology perspectives on airport infrastructure and operations, it is essential for future research to address limitations related to access to certain variables and consider employing multivariable forecasting techniques. By addressing these aspects, further investigations are able to provide deeper insights into the implications of air temperature on airport operations and contribute to formulate a strategy for developing a climate-resilient airport infrastructure.