The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has announced a legislative review of partial revisions to the Enforcement Decree and Regulations of the Airport Facility Act to strengthen safety standards and prevent bird strikes. The review period will run from the 18th to January 27 next year.
Under the revision, navigation safety facilities installed around runways must be made of breakaway materials. The scope of application has been clearly defined as the end safety area, landing area, and open area. The criteria for breakaway materials will be determined by the Minister based on aircraft weight, speed, and object structure and strength.
To prevent bird strikes, a long-term plan—the Bird Strike Prevention Basic Plan—must be established every five years, and airport operators must submit annual Bird Strike Risk Management Plans. Airports are also required to assess bird strike risk levels within a 13km radius annually, with the same requirement extended to qualifying airfields.
The revision expands the scope of government agencies participating in the ministry-led committees and includes local governments, ground handling companies, and bird experts in airport-level committees. Additionally, each airport must secure at least four dedicated personnel for bird strike prevention, and the types of major prevention equipment must be specified.