GIS-Based Airport Sites Suitability (ASS) Mapping in the West Bank, Palestine
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Date
2025
Authors
يوسف عودة
محمد نافع
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Abstract
Establishing a contemporary and effective air travel system is essential for economic development
and global connectivity, especially in regions with geopolitical challenges like the West Bank and
Palestine. The objective of this project is to determine the optimal locations for airport
development in the West Bank through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), multi criteria
decision
analysis
(MCDA),
and
consultations
with
stakeholders.
The research starts with a comprehensive analysis of the existing transportation system in the West
Bank, as well as its demographic distribution and economic activities. Discussions with specialists
and community members assist in pinpointing and prioritizing essential factors for choosing an
airport location, including environmental, socioeconomic, and logistical aspects. These criteria
encompass factors such as landscape (elevation, gradient, and orientation), proximity to
metropolitan regions, nearness to transportation systems, and noise influence areas, airspace
limitations and environmental sensitivity.
The study's findings will identify several potential airport sites, each of which will be assessed for
suitability and conformity with international aviation standards for safety, environmental
protection, and operational efficiency. The most appropriate site will be recommended, as well as
implementation tactics and proposals for future improvements in West Bank air transportation
policy.