中国民用航空局：今年年底民用运输机场总数预计将达270个左右

Core Viewpoint - The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) emphasizes enhancing service capabilities in the aviation sector to support national strategies, facilitate public travel, and promote economic and social development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1][2]. Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The investment in aviation infrastructure exceeds 100 billion yuan annually during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with modern airports like Chengdu Tianfu and Qingdao Jiaodong being completed and operational [1]. - By the end of this year, the total number of civil transport airports is expected to reach around 270 [1]. - The construction of major air corridors has been strengthened, alleviating airspace congestion caused by the rapid growth of flights [1]. Group 2: Route and Flight Density - The CAAC has improved the international aviation hub functionality and optimized the route network, with domestic routes expected to reach 4,513 by 2024, covering 264 cities [2]. - Aviation services now cover 92.6% of China's administrative units and 91.2% of the population [2]. - Internationally, there are 824 cities served by international routes, covering 213 cities in 83 countries [2]. Group 3: Service Quality Improvement - The CAAC has enhanced operational efficiency, maintaining a good flight punctuality rate, with the on-bridge rate for flights at major airports increasing to 83.8% [2]. - There are 22 transport airports and train stations with "hard connectivity" in infrastructure, and 6 airlines have achieved "soft connectivity" with the railway ticketing platform [2]. - The adoption of smart services has increased, with over 70% of domestic passengers using self-service check-in, and more than 260 airports capable of paperless travel [2].