Currently, the perspective of the airport has progressed to a wider and more strategic nature. If at the beginning of the airport only as the center of the mode of transportation from land to air or vice versa, then the airport has become the center of economic activity.
Currently, the perspective of the airport has progressed to a wider and more strategic nature. If at the beginning of the airport only as the center of the mode of transportation from land to air or vice versa, then the airport has become the center of economic activity. More and more economic and industrial activities are based on airport activities, which are usually cross-country with high-value, light and partially perishable products. The airport is currently not just a gateway where embarkation and debarkation of passengers only but also has a role as:
Rides for the facilitation of trading activities, especially in international trade
Tools to enhance the investment attractiveness of industry and business activities, with its speed advantages and an effective and efficient logistics system
Center of economic and industrial activities and
Motor drive for economic development of the area around the airport
The role of the airport has become increasingly visible in developed countries. At most airports in developed countries today has seen a trend of modernization, development and addition of facilities for both passenger terminal and Cargo Terminal.