China is set to claim the title of the world’s largest artificial island airport with the upcoming Dalian Jinzhou Bay International Airport, surpassing Hong Kong’s airport. Spanning 20 square kilometers, the airport will feature four runways and a 900,000 square-meter passenger terminal. It is designed to handle 80 million passengers annually through 540,000 flights and is set to open in phases, with the first phase scheduled for 2035.
The new airport will support the existing Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport in Dalian, a strategic port city in the Liaoning Province known for its proximity to popular destinations like Japan and South Korea. China’s aviation industry is rapidly growing, with plans to surpass the US as the world’s largest air travel market. Officials estimate that 450 airports will be required by 2035 to meet the growing demand.
Once completed, the Dalian Jinzhou Bay International Airport will be the largest artificial island airport in the world, surpassing both Hong Kong International Airport and Kansai International Airport in size. This development signifies China’s ambition to become a global leader in aviation and meet the increasing demand for air travel in the region. The project is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s transportation infrastructure and economy.
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