Affiliations:
Faculty of Logistics, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand
Air transport is a key contributor to the global economy and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Airports are central to this system, but increasingly face emerging risks that are uncertain and difficult to predict. This study proposes a model for managing emerging risks in airport management, using airports in Thailand as a case study. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey of airport risk management personnel and analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to identify major risk factors. The results identify four groups of emerging risks: environmental and operational risks, information and economic risks, social and governance risks, and technology-related risks. The model is based on 28 indicators. Validity was confirmed through expert evaluation and factor analysis, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. The findings demonstrate the novelty of systematically incorporating emerging risk management into airport operations, an area that has received limited attention in previous research. The proposed framework offers both theoretical and practical contributions by providing a useful tool to support airport risk management policies, operational guidelines, and strategic planning. It enables airports to reduce potential losses, enhance competitiveness, and align with international standards to support long-term sustainability.
Airport risk management, Emerging risks, Exploratory factor analysis, Airport sustainability, Strategic planning
https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.02.012
Chuapunngam, N., & Muangpan, T. (2026). Developing an emerging risk model for airport management. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 13(2), 110–123. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.02.012