dc.description.abstract | The problem of incompatible land uses around airports is a critical one which has been
allowed to develop largely through the inadequate provision of appropriate planning
measures. Malindi Airport which was originally located in relatively open area has become
surrounded by residential and commercial developments. The diffusion of urban population
has brought more people in proximity with the airport. In addition, the increased activities
from airport operation and airport development are limited by inadequate land for expansion.
The research objectives were to establish the various land uses within the vicinity of Malindi
Airport and their impact on the Airport; to investigate the impact of the airport on the land
uses within its vicinity; to determine land requirement for the ultimate development of
Malindi Airport; and lastly, to propose appropriate measures for integrating Malindi Airport
with other land uses.
The research methodology involved literature review, primary and secondary data collection,
data analysis, interpretation and synthesis and subsequent recommendations to address land
use compatibility problems facing Malindi Airport. Approaches to land –use planning around
Schiphol, Melbourne and Washington Dulles International Airports have been reviewed as
case studies for benchmarking. Primary data collection involved household questionnaires,
interview with key informants and survey of existing land uses by field observation.
Sampling procedures as propounded in the Central Limit Theorem were used to arrive at the
sample size, whereas the individual elements of the sample were selected through random
sampling technique.
The study established that existing land use structure within the proximity of the airport
imposes limitations to the growth of the airport to accommodate long haul aircraft and that
the airport is a nuisance due to noise, air and water pollution among other negative impacts.
The study recommends land use compatibility measures through integrated development
plans, building codes and zoning plans. Compatibility measures will seek to mitigate the
negative effect of the airport operations and address airspace safety and protection. It
proposes the relocation of Malindi-Ganda road (C103) for the extension of runway 07/25
from 1.2km to 2.4 km for the ultimate development of the airport. Lastly, the study proposes
an action plan with objectives, expected results and institutions responsible for
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