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Abstract
This research is motivated by the increasing operational activities at the airport which also increase the volume of waste, thus posing serious challenges in environmental management. Banyuwangi Airport as an airport that carries the Green Airport concept, needs to evaluate the extent to which the application of environmentally friendly principles has been implemented, especially in waste management.
This research uses descriptive qualitative methods, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The research was conducted from March to April 2025 at Banyuwangi Airport. Primary data sources were obtained from three resource persons who play a direct role in waste management at Banyuwangi Airport.
The results showed that Banyuwangi Airport has implemented various strategies in supporting the Green Airport principle, such as the use of Solar Power Plant (PLTS), optimization of natural lighting, cross ventilation system, and utilization of river water for non-consumption purposes. However, there are still obstacles such as the limited capacity of TPS (Temporary Disposal Sites), the lack of competence of janitors in waste sorting and the lack of specialized waste management personnel, and the unoptimal transportation of waste by the Banyuwangi Environmental Agency (DLH). As a solution, it is recommended to build 3R (Reduce, Reuce, Recyle) facilities, expand TPS, increase training for janitors and add specialized waste management personnel.