Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-12-07 00:02Core Insights - The third runway at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has officially commenced operations, increasing the total number of runways in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area airport cluster to 15, making it one of the regions with the highest runway density globally [1] - The Greater Bay Area airport cluster, centered around Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, has been continuously expanding and upgrading, with significant investments in infrastructure to enhance capacity and connectivity [2] Group 1 - The new runway and terminal resources are expected to upgrade the Greater Bay Area's air route network from "broad coverage" to "high density and high quality," reflecting the region's increased vitality and economic stability [1] - In 2024, the economic output of the Greater Bay Area is projected to reach 14.79 trillion yuan, with its foreign trade accounting for nearly one-fifth of the national total, driving substantial demand for air travel and logistics [1][2] - The airport cluster's expansion will attract international airlines to open and enhance routes, supporting China's high-level opening-up strategy [2][3] Group 2 - The expanded airport cluster will significantly improve cargo capacity, which is crucial for the responsiveness of supply chains and the resilience of the manufacturing sector in the Greater Bay Area [2] - The upgraded Shenzhen Bao'an Airport is expected to accommodate an annual passenger throughput of 80 million and a cargo throughput of 4.5 million tons, while Guangzhou Baiyun Airport will have a terminal capacity of 140 million passengers and 600,000 tons of cargo [2] - A more efficient global aviation network will accelerate personnel exchanges, technology transfers, and capital flows, enhancing the Greater Bay Area's status as a hub in the global city network [3]