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Disaster Resilience of Airports: Regional Insights Global Study of 111 Airports

This report examines the disaster resilience of 111 airports worldwide, analyzing regional vulnerabilities and recovery capabilities.

Africa faces flooding as a dominant hazard, with data gaps limiting deeper analysis.

Asia-Pacific airports encounter cyclones, flooding, and extreme heat; 70-80% resume operations within two hours, 90% within 24 hours, and 94% conduct risk assessments.  

European airports struggle with extreme storms, winds, and heat, with 65-85% restoring operations quickly and 75% performing risk assessments.  

Latin America and the Caribbean airports, impacted by hurricanes and flooding, benefit from strong emergency plans and government policies, enabling swift recovery.  

North American airports, vulnerable to extreme heat, storms, and flooding, see 35-90% resuming operations within two hours, with 92% implementing risk assessments.  

The study underscores the importance of risk mitigation, vulnerability assessments, and emergency response planning to enhance airport resilience globally. 

Key points

  • Global study analyzes disaster resilience of 111 airports, highlighting regional vulnerabilities.
  • African airports face flooding; data gaps hinder hazard monitoring and resilience planning.
  • Asia-Pacific airports recover rapidly from cyclones and heat; 94% conduct risk assessments.
  • European airports, impacted by storms and heat, restore operations within hours efficiently.
  • Latin American airports ensure swift recovery from hurricanes with strong emergency frameworks.
  • North American airports, vulnerable to heat and storms, prioritize risk assessments for resilience.
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Alpana Saha 2

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha 

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.