From Water to Wings: How Indonesia Regulates Water Aerodromes

Water Aerodromes in Indonesia now follow a complete life-cycle framework, from site selection to daily operations. Sites are classified at airports, at seaports, or standalone, and may serve the public or self-use. Before fixing coordinates, proponents must pass a seven-aspect feasibility study, regional, economic, construction technical, operational, air-transport market, environmental, and social. A 20-year Master Plan then sets demand forecasts, facility needs and layout, required water space, and safety geometry. Operations require certification or registration, obstacle height control, publication via aeronautical and maritime channels, and a Letter of Operational Coordination Agreement with AirNav and maritime units. The framework also sets DLKr and DLKp boundaries and defines the Aviation Operational Safety Zone. Find out more our insights about this topic in our Legal Brief Publication.

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