The Phase II of Tianjin Airport Received Approval,42 Gate Position Increased

A few days ago, the National Development and Reform Commission gave a written reply in regards to the feasibility study report of the expansion of the Phase II project of the Tianjin Binhai International Airport (hereinafter referred to as the Tianjin Airport).

The Civil Aviation Administration of China and the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government decided to submit a report to the Central Government asking for approval for starting the expansion of the Phase II project of the Tianjin Airport. In this project, a new terminal stretching 248 thousand sqm, with aprons taking up 322 thousand sqm and supporting services and facilities taking up 42.3 thousand sqm will be built; 42 new gate positions and 3 rapid exit taxiways will be constructed and projects including fuel supply, air traffic control and auxiliary projects around the airport perimeter will be synchronously established. When all finished, Tianjin Airport can meet the transport capability of annual passenger throughput of 25 million persons and cargo & mail throughput of 1.7 million tons.