又一新跑道亮灯！深圳“世界级航空枢纽梦”近了？

Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen is on track to become China's 12th city with more than three airport runways, enhancing its status as an international aviation hub and supporting the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's world-class airport cluster [2][4][9]. Group 1: Airport Development - The construction of the third runway at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is nearing completion, with the project entering its final stages as of May 30, 2025 [2]. - The third runway will significantly improve the operational capacity of Shenzhen Airport, which is crucial for its role in the Greater Bay Area's airport network [2][5]. - In 2024, Shenzhen Airport achieved record passenger throughput of 61.48 million, cargo volume of 1.881 million tons, and 428,000 flight operations, marking a substantial increase in its operational metrics [5]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - The Greater Bay Area currently has 13 operational runways across major airports, with plans for further expansion, positioning the region as one of the highest runway density areas globally [2][11]. - Shenzhen Airport's international passenger volume grew by 34.08% year-on-year in Q1 2025, indicating a strong recovery and increasing competitiveness against neighboring airports [5][11]. - The strategic development plan for Shenzhen Airport aims for an annual passenger throughput of 100 million and cargo throughput of 3.5 million tons by 2035, with a focus on enhancing international connectivity [9][12]. Group 3: Strategic Positioning - Shenzhen is being positioned as a key international transportation hub in national transportation strategies, with plans to enhance its global influence and connectivity [8][9]. - The city aims to develop a complementary relationship with Hong Kong and Guangzhou airports, focusing on international route expansion and collaborative development [12][13]. - The Guangdong provincial transportation department projects that by 2035, the Greater Bay Area will handle 420 million passengers and over 20 million tons of cargo annually, indicating a robust growth potential for multiple major airports [13].