[단독]Gimpo Airport Control Tower Leaks Again Just Two Weeks After Waterproofing Work

30mm rain, water leaks through the gap in the wall and door
“Operation paralyzed in case of problem…need to discuss new construction”

On August 21, rain leaked into the control room at Gimpo International Airport’s control tower, and employees placed towels and other items on the gaps between the windows. This is a temporary measure to prevent water from reaching control equipment and wires. Provided by readers

It has been confirmed that the Gimpo International Airport control tower, which was embroiled in controversy over water leakage during the rainy season this summer, has experienced another water leak this month. Some are even asking if the aging control tower should be rebuilt as it is still leaking despite waterproofing work.

According to the aviation industry on the 13th, rain leaked into the wall of the Gimpo International Airport control tower the day before. At that time, about 30mm of rain fell at Gimpo Airport. The rain flowed down the cracks in the wall and door, and in the direction where the water flowed, there were control equipment, power supply lines, and control information transmission cables. There were no major accidents as the staff moved the equipment urgently.

The control tower is the highest point in the airport, managing aircraft departures and arrivals and directing or monitoring air traffic flow. If water enters the sensitive control equipment and stops it from working, it could lead to a control paralysis. In July and August, rain leaked into the control room and the ceiling of the first floor of the control tower three times. Even though Korea Airports Corporation, which manages the control tower, performed waterproofing work at the end of last month, the same phenomenon occurred again this month.

The Gimpo International Airport control tower was completed in 1988, but as the building has aged, it has been leaking and even shaking during strong winds. An aviation industry insider said, “If there is a problem with the control tower at Gimpo Airport, which handles an average of 400 aircraft per day, it will not only paralyze operations but also be fatal to flight safety.” He added, “We need to have in-depth discussions about not only waterproofing as a temporary measure, but also building a new one.”

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2024-09-14 23:54:15