Site Suitability Analysis for Local Airport Using Geographic Information System

Geographic Information System (GIS) tools effectively identify areas unsuitable for local airport development by overlaying constraints such as forest areas, tanks, airborne restricted zones, and streams. This study demonstrates that GIS can systematically analyze site suitability factors, particularly in Sri Lanka, where Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts are key tourist destinations. By applying the Erase tool to exclude non-suitable regions, the research highlights potential airport locations while considering land use patterns, road networks, and railway systems. The findings underscore GIS's utility in regional planning, offering a data-driven approach to balancing infrastructure development with environmental and operational considerations.

Pushpakumara, T. D. C., Rodrigo, A. N. C.,. (2018). Site Suitability Analysis for Local Airport Using Geographic Information System. International Journal of Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS, 7(1), 2719–2727. https://doi.org/10.23953/cloud.ijarsg.368