Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-30 11:39Core Viewpoint - The inauguration of Guangzhou Baiyun Airport's T3 terminal marks a significant milestone in the development of a comprehensive international aviation hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, enhancing the airport's capacity and operational efficiency [1][5]. Infrastructure Development - The T3 terminal is part of a major project under the "14th Five-Year Plan," representing a leap to a "five-runway and three-terminal" operational model, which strengthens the airport's role in global aviation [1][7]. - The terminal features advanced hardware, including 199 check-in counters, 60 self-service check-in machines, and 59 self-service baggage drop devices, enhancing passenger service capabilities [5]. Technological Innovations - T3 integrates "smart" and "human-centered" design, with innovations such as a centralized security check system and RFID technology, improving security efficiency with a low false identification rate of less than 0.1% [5]. - It is the first large hub airport terminal in China to fully implement BIM (Building Information Modeling) for intelligent construction, ensuring comprehensive management throughout its lifecycle [5]. Operational Capacity - The expansion of Baiyun Airport from "two runways and one terminal" to "five runways and three terminals" supports the increase in flight routes, attracting airlines to enhance popular routes and establish new domestic and international connections [7]. - In the current year, Baiyun Airport has opened, restored, and intensified over 30 international passenger routes, aiming to strengthen its position as a core node in the "Air Silk Road" [7].