GBIAC(SH:600004) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-30 07:07Core Points - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's third terminal (T3) and fifth runway officially commenced operations on October 30, marking the airport's transition to a "five-runway and three-terminal" operational model, making it the first airport in China to operate five commercial runways simultaneously [1][2] Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The T3 terminal and fifth runway were completed after five years of construction, with a total investment of 53.77 billion RMB [1] - The new facilities can accommodate an annual passenger throughput of 120 million and a cargo throughput of 3.8 million tons, with a terminal capacity of 140 million passengers and 6 million tons of cargo, ranking among the world's top airports in terms of passenger and cargo scale [1] Group 2: Architectural Design - The architectural design of T3 is themed around "flowers," reflecting Guangzhou's characteristics such as "clouds, mountains, pearls, and water," and aims to create a landmark building that represents the city's image [2] Group 3: Transportation Integration - The T3 integrated transportation center is designed for seamless air, land, and rail transfers, featuring a total of 6 platforms and 14 lines, with luggage check-in facilities on the lower level to enhance efficiency in air-rail connections [2]