A world-class airport cluster is rapidly taking shape in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), reaching a new high in regional infrastructure. This ambitious project is integrating multiple hubs into a single, cohesive, and efficient aviation network.

In November 2024, Hong Kong International Airport commissioned its new runway system, enabling three-runway operations for the first time—a upgrade set to increase hourly flight capacity by nearly 50%.

Hong Kong International Airport’s new three-runway system

On July 30, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport completed test flights on its fifth runway, becoming the first in the GBA and only the second in China with five runways.

On August 3, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport wrapped up flight calibration for its third runway, clearing the final hurdle for its operational launch within the year.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport’s third runway

Source:Xinhua
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