A Study on Major Factors for Building Hinterland of International Airport in Landlocked Country: Case of Chinggis Khaan Airport

It is crucial for urban and regional planners, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in airport development and management to understand and acknowledge the importance of an airport’s hinterland. The relationship between the airport and its surrounding areas is synergistic, and it plays a vital role in promoting sustainable growth and development not only locally but also regionally and internationally. Therefore, acknowledging the significance of an airport’s hinterland is essential for ensuring sustainable and responsible development in the long run. This research studies the possibility of building a new hinterland to improve the operation of Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Mongolia. The importance of the various factors is determined based on survey results from industry experts and then obtained via the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Given our results, the government of Mongolia could identify the areas that it needs to concentrate on to improve its international airport in terms of cargo volume.