十大国际航空枢纽城市出炉:北上广地位稳固,成都跻身全国第三
21世纪经济报道·2026-01-16 12:37

Core Viewpoint - By 2025, China's total aviation population is expected to exceed 500 million, leading to a recovery and growth in the civil aviation market, which provides fertile ground for the construction of aviation hubs [1] Group 1: Aviation Hub Rankings and Development - The top three cities in terms of passenger throughput in 2025 are Shanghai (135.13 million, 8.3% growth), Beijing (124.37 million, 6.5% growth), and Chengdu (90.20 million, 3.3% growth) [2] - The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will release the implementation plan for the top ten international aviation hubs in 2026, emphasizing international connectivity [1][4] - The "3+7+N" framework for international aviation hub development includes Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou as the primary hubs, with Chengdu, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Kunming, Xi'an, Urumqi, and Harbin as secondary hubs, and various other cities as additional hubs [1][4] Group 2: Chengdu's Aviation Hub Growth - Chengdu's international aviation hub is projected to achieve a passenger throughput of over 90 million by 2025, making it the third city in mainland China to enter the "90 million club" [6][8] - The Chengdu Tianfu Airport is ranked fifth among Chinese airports, and its growth is attributed to the synergistic operation of Tianfu and Shuangliu airports, which enhances the region's economic development [8][10] - By 2025, Chengdu will have opened 102 international and regional passenger and cargo routes, significantly increasing its hub's radiation capacity [10] Group 3: Guangzhou's Competitive Position - Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport is set to become the first airport in China to operate five commercial runways, with a capacity to handle 140 million passengers [12] - The new airport project in Guangzhou has received approval and is positioned as a key component of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's international aviation hub [13] - The competitive landscape among the second-tier hubs is intensifying, with Guangzhou striving to reclaim its position against Chengdu [12][13] Group 4: International Connectivity and Economic Impact - The development of international aviation hubs is crucial for enhancing global connectivity and attracting top talent and innovation resources, which in turn supports high-tech industries in the Greater Bay Area [14][16] - The integration of aviation networks with regional economic strategies is expected to boost the efficiency of supply chains and enhance economic growth [14][16] - The CAAC aims to establish a world-class aviation hub system by 2035, focusing on comprehensive functionality and international competitiveness [24][25]