Baiyun Airport's Terminal 3 Becomes Operational, Inaugural Flight Operated by C919

Core Insights - The commissioning of Terminal 3 at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport marks a significant milestone, enhancing the airport's operational capacity to "five runways and three terminals" and supporting Guangzhou's ambition to become a major international aviation hub [1][9]. Infrastructure Development - Terminal 3 features a design inspired by local characteristics, resembling a blooming flower, and integrates smart technology with human-centric design to improve passenger experience [6][8]. - The terminal includes 199 check-in counters, 60 self-service kiosks, 59 baggage drop units, and 31 domestic and 9 international security lanes, enhancing operational efficiency [7]. Technological Advancements - Terminal 3 is the first large-scale hub airport terminal in China to fully implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) for smart construction, setting a new industry standard [8]. - It is also the first terminal in China to achieve paperless archives, storing all building information electronically for better future management [8]. Operational Capacity and Connectivity - The expansion from "two runways and one terminal" to "five runways and three terminals" significantly boosts Baiyun Airport's hub capacity, attracting more airlines and increasing flight frequencies [9]. - Since the beginning of the year, over 30 international passenger routes have been launched or resumed, enhancing the airport's role as a core node of the "Air Silk Road" [10]. Future Development - Baiyun Airport aims to leverage the opening of Terminal 3 to foster synergistic development within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, striving to become a benchmark for high-quality development in China's civil aviation sector [11].