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Abstract
Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang, recognized as Indonesia’s first floating airport with an eco-green concept, is strategically located near swamps, ponds, rivers, and grassy areas. While this location supports environmental sustainability, it also presents significant risks to flight safety due to the presence of wildlife, particularly birds. Wildlife intrusions, especially bird strikes, pose serious threats to aircraft operations, potentially causing damage, accidents, and disruptions in air traffic. This research employed a qualitative approach using participatory observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection techniques. The data were analyzed through the processes of data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that birds present an extreme level of risk to flight safety, whereas other animals such as dogs, ferrets, and monitor lizards pose a moderate risk. Although airport management has implemented mitigation measures such as routine inspections and infrastructure maintenance, further improvements are needed. These include adopting advanced monitoring technologies like Smartstream AI, utilizing pyrotechnics, and deploying trained predator species to deter wildlife. Strengthening these mitigation strategies is essential to ensure optimal risk management and enhance overall flight safety at Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport.