Assessing airport efficiency in the Sakha Republic: A DEA-SBM analysis

• Published in: The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics
• Main Authors: Young-Seo Choi, Maria Listan Bernal, Stanislav Tsymzhitov, Gi-Tae Yeo
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Subjects: Airport efficiency; Air transport; Sakha Republic; DMU; DEA-SBM analysis; Shipment of goods. Delivery of goods; HF5761-5780; Batagay Airport; Deputatsky; Deputatsky Airport; Sakha; Ust-Kuyga; Ust-Kuyga Airport; Ust-Nera; Ust-Nera Airport; Yakutsk; Yakutsk Airport
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.02.002; https://doaj.org/article/2c3afe9da9b448649713600f508b3e0f

In the Sakha Republic, aviation serves as the sole mode of year-round transportation, which is crucial for overcoming logistical challenges in remote areas of the region. This study utilizes DEA-SBM analysis to assess the efficiency of 21 airports in addressing issues within the Sakha Republic’s airport infrastructure. The study revealed that six airports achieved the highest efficiency score: Batagay Airport, Chulman Airport, Deputatsky Airport, Ust-Kuyga Airport, Ust-Nera Airport, and Yakutsk Airport. The findings highlight the potential of DEA-SBM analysis for airport operators and managers to evaluate input and output levels for enhanced operational efficiency.