Shenyang, Dalian, and Dandong Airports Prepare for 2009 Expansion

The airport expansion of Shenyang, Dalian, and Dandong will begin in 2009, as an effort by Liaoning province to to boost the local economy.
Core projects for 2009, Shenyang Taoxian International Airport will expand its terminal to 100,000 sq m, Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport will expand its terminal to 70,000 sq m, and Dandong Airport will expand its terminal to 20,000 sq m. Runways will also be expanded. Dalian and Jinzhou Airports will have feasibility studies conducted in order for the projects to commence. Yingkou Regional Airport will be promoted in 2009 as well. Currently, Shenyang Taoxian International Airport and the Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport have reached capacity. Shenyang Airport has only one runway, and it cannot meet the demands of its rapid increase of air routes and throughput. According to the previous plan, they are striving to start terminal Phase III, expanding the parking apron, and the second runway of Shenyang Airport by 2010.