长三角又多了一座新机场

Core Viewpoint - The opening of Jiaxing Nanhu Airport marks a significant development in the Yangtze River Delta region, enhancing air transport connectivity and focusing on cargo operations while also accommodating passenger flights [3][6]. Group 1: Airport Overview - Jiaxing Nanhu Airport is the ninth civil aviation transport airport in Zhejiang and the first specialized air cargo hub in the Yangtze River Delta, with a terminal area of 25,900 square meters and a flight area classification of 4E [6]. - The airport has 56 parking positions, including 33 dedicated cargo positions, capable of handling an annual passenger throughput of 1.8 million and a cargo throughput of 110,000 tons [6]. - Three airlines, Eastern Airlines, Southern Airlines, and Changlong Airlines, have established operations at the airport, with plans to open additional routes before the Spring Festival [6]. Group 2: Cargo Focus - Jiaxing Nanhu Airport is primarily focused on cargo operations, as indicated by its designation as "cargo-oriented" in the planning documents from 2019 [6]. - YTO Express is expected to play a significant role in the airport's cargo operations, having established a global logistics hub at the airport and collaborating with the Jiaxing government to develop surrounding logistics infrastructure [6][7]. Group 3: Connectivity and Regional Impact - The airport's strategic location allows for efficient connections to major cities in the Yangtze River Delta, with a multi-modal transport system enabling access within one hour [7][10]. - The airport is positioned to serve as a logistics center for the region, enhancing connectivity to both domestic and international markets, including Europe and the United States within 10 hours [7]. Group 4: Suzhou Airport Development Challenges - Despite Suzhou's economic prominence, it lacks its own airport, with previous planning efforts failing to materialize into actual construction [13][14]. - The development of new airports in the region, such as Nantong Airport, has progressed, while Suzhou's plans remain unapproved, highlighting the challenges of airport development in densely populated areas with existing transport infrastructure [13][14].