“Typhoon Preparedness Complete” Incheon Airport Corporation Response System Established

Situation Assessment Meeting Held

Incheon International Airport Corporation held a situation assessment meeting chaired by President Lee Hak-jae on the 8th to prevent human and property damage in response to the northward approach of Typhoon No. 6 'Khanun'.

At this meeting, the corporation reviewed overall preparedness measures, including the aircraft dispersal plan, inspection plans for the fastening conditions of trees, traffic signs, building exterior materials, and response plans in case of stranded passengers.

On the 9th, Lee Hak-jae, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation (right in the photo), inspected the response status in preparation for Typhoon "Khanun" at the drainage sluice gate facility at Incheon Airport.
[Photo by Incheon International Airport Corporation]

On the 9th, President Lee visited the site to inspect the preparedness of facilities against the typhoon, such as drainage gate facilities, underpasses, and stormwater pumping stations.

Since the 1st, the corporation has been intensively inspecting drainage facilities in aircraft movement areas to prepare for strong winds and heavy rain, and has completed inspections of various aviation safety facilities, including pre-inspections of aircraft and boarding bridge fastening facilities in anticipation of strong winds.

The corporation is currently operating a 24-hour situation room for rapid typhoon response. In close cooperation with resident airport agencies, airlines, and other related organizations, it shares real-time information on airport access traffic and aircraft operation status, and plans to promptly provide guidance through the airport and airline websites in case of any issues with access traffic facilities.

President Lee stated, “We have completed pre-inspections of facilities in preparation for the typhoon and are operating a 24-hour situation room to minimize damage to facilities and others.”

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