The emergencies of a natural character are difficult to predict, instant and often catastrophic by consequences of the situation. It is almost impossible to prevent their occurrence, however science can reduce their impact on society, reduce risks concerning people’s lives, improve responsiveness using modern logistic approaches. As it is confirmed by a statistic data, the number of emergencies and their complexity increase every year expanding its coverage. The parties who experience destruction often have the status of critical infrastructure facilities or extra hazardous objects, and airports are no exception. The role of airports in disaster relief operations is particularly important because they are the first to provide the humanitarian aid. They are the only places that can in the short terms provide access to remote places of any cargos, have their own security stuff and are equipped with a rescue equipment. Logistic flows are consistent and coherent. Their infrastructure integrity and readiness to respond fast are one of the priorities in the implementation of the rapid response programs, and in terms of loss of their integrity and safety of operations. Airports are the primary facilities for repair and recovery. The main purpose of this article is to analyze the role of airports in the process of preparation for emergency and natural disaster relief operations. According to the study, the elements of airports preparation phase for emergency situations were created and their role in the process of natural disaster relief operations was structured. They emphasized the functions that airports can perform and the character of logistic flows during the phase of preparation and response to emergency situations.
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