记者丨 谭海燕 实习生钟言 编辑丨林曦 一个城市的国际化程度，往往先从它的机场被感知。 今年以来，我国民航业加速恢复，民航国际客运航线网络不断拓展，国际航班量和旅客量进一 步增加。 随着China Travel火热进行，北京、上海、广州作为三大国际航空枢纽，正在展开激烈而微妙 的角逐。今年以来，在国际客流复苏的带动下，上半年上海浦东国际机场（简称"浦东机场"） 客流量强势登顶，广州白云国际机场（简称"白云机场"）和北京首都国际机场（简称"首都机 场"）则分列第二、第三。 然而，从城市的角度来看，同为国际航空枢纽城市，广州并不像北京、上海，用"双机场"来提 升城市在全国航空版图和全球网络中的竞争力。尽管位于珠三角枢纽（广州新）机场已经获批 开建，但这个机场实际上位于佛山。 背靠粤港澳大湾区城市群的广州，将强化航空枢纽的思路转为"做大做强"白云机场。目前，白 云机场T3航站楼竣工联合验收通过，待三期扩建完成后，白云机场将迈入"三航站楼、五条跑 道"的新阶段，年旅客吞吐能力提升至1.2亿人次，货邮吞吐能力达到380万吨，整体规模有望 跻身全球领先行列。 白云机场的竞争力不仅关乎航班量、旅客量和服务水平，更体现广州在 ...

南方财经记者谭海燕 实习生钟言 广州报道 一个城市的国际化程度，往往先从它的机场被感知。 今年以来，我国民航业加速恢复，民航国际客运航线网络不断拓展，国际航班量和旅客量进一步增加。 随着China Travel火热进行，北京、上海、广州作为三大国际航空枢纽，正在展开激烈而微妙的角逐。今年以来，在国际客流复 苏的带动下，上半年上海浦东国际机场（简称"浦东机场"）客流量强势登顶，广州白云国际机场（简称"白云机场"）和北京首 都国际机场（简称"首都机场"）则分列第二、第三。 然而，从城市的角度来看，同为国际航空枢纽城市，广州并不像北京、上海，用"双机场"来提升城市在全国航空版图和全球网 络中的竞争力。尽管位于珠三角枢纽（广州新）机场已经获批开建，但这个机场实际上位于佛山。 背靠粤港澳大湾区城市群的广州，将强化航空枢纽的思路转为"做大做强"白云机场。目前，白云机场T3航站楼竣工联合验收通 过，待三期扩建完成后，白云机场将迈入"三航站楼、五条跑道"的新阶段，年旅客吞吐能力提升至1.2亿人次，货邮吞吐能力达 到380万吨，整体规模有望跻身全球领先行列。 白云机场的竞争力不仅关乎航班量、旅客量和服务水平，更体现广州在全国乃 ...

Core Insights - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is rapidly developing into a world-class airport cluster, with the highest runway density globally, as evidenced by recent expansions and new runway constructions [2][3]. Group 1: Airport Developments - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport successfully conducted test flights for its fifth runway, making it the second five-runway airport in China and the first in the Greater Bay Area [2]. - Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport completed flight verification for its third runway, paving the way for its operational launch within the year [2]. - The Hong Kong International Airport is set to officially open its third runway system in November 2024, contributing to a total of 13 operational runways in the Greater Bay Area, with the addition of the 14th and 15th runways soon [2]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Connectivity - The development of the airport cluster is closely linked to the acceleration of major cross-border infrastructure projects, such as the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, enhancing the multi-modal transport network [4]. - The Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's T3 terminal is set to integrate six high-speed rail lines and three intercity rail lines, facilitating seamless transfers for passengers [4]. - The Shenzhen Airport East Station will connect various rail services, allowing for quick transfers and positioning it as a key hub in the Greater Bay Area [4]. Group 3: Strategic Positioning and Collaboration - The Greater Bay Area airport cluster has established a differentiated positioning system, promoting cooperation through the Pearl River Delta's five major airport chairperson meetings [5]. - The "Jing Zhuan Fei" policy allows travelers from the mainland to access Hong Kong International Airport without immigration procedures, enhancing connectivity [5]. - The International Air Transport Association predicts that by 2030, the Greater Bay Area's air passenger and cargo demand will reach 387 million and 20 million tons, respectively, indicating significant growth potential [5].

Core Viewpoint - The successful test flight of the Jiaxing Nanhu Airport marks a significant step towards the establishment of a world-class airport cluster in the Yangtze River Delta region, with plans for multiple new airports to enhance connectivity and capacity [5][7]. Group 1: Airport Developments - The first commercial flight landed at Jiaxing Nanhu Airport, indicating its transition from construction to operational phase, with a target to officially open by the end of 2025 [5]. - The establishment of the Nantong New Airport, referred to as Shanghai's "third airport," is part of a broader initiative to enhance air travel infrastructure in the Yangtze River Delta [5][9]. - The Bengbu Tenghu Airport is also nearing completion, aiming for a passenger capacity of 1.8 million annually and a cargo capacity of 10,000 tons [5]. Group 2: Regional Airport Capacity - Airports in the Yangtze River Delta are experiencing increasing passenger volumes, with Nanjing Lukou International Airport projected to exceed 31 million passengers in 2024, nearing its design limit of 40 million [8]. - The total passenger throughput for the Greater Bay Area's seven airports is expected to surpass 214 million in 2024, highlighting the competitive landscape for airport capacity in the region [8]. Group 3: Strategic Development - The development of airports in the Yangtze River Delta is not just about quantity but also about clear positioning, collaborative operations, and differentiated management to transform scale advantages into quality advantages [8]. - The collaboration between cities in the Yangtze River Delta for airport construction, such as the shared airport between Wuhu and Xuancheng, exemplifies the trend towards integrated regional development [9]. - The Jiaxing Nanhu Airport is strategically positioned to serve as a complementary facility to major airports in the vicinity, focusing on tourism and local economic development [9].

Core Insights - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is rapidly developing into one of the regions with the highest airport runway density globally, with a vision of forming a "world-class airport cluster" [1][2] - The total passenger throughput of the seven airports in the Greater Bay Area is expected to exceed 200 million in 2024, reflecting the region's economic vitality and support for airport expansion [2] - The development of the airport cluster is closely linked to the accelerated "hard connectivity" within the Greater Bay Area, facilitated by major cross-border infrastructure projects [3] Group 1: Airport Development - The successful test flight of the fifth runway at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport marks it as the second five-runway airport in China and the first in the Greater Bay Area [1] - Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has completed flight verification for its third runway, paving the way for its operational launch within the year [1] - The Greater Bay Area will soon welcome its 14th and 15th runways, with the Hong Kong International Airport's third runway system set to officially open in November 2024 [1] Group 2: Connectivity and Infrastructure - The establishment of a multi-dimensional transport network, including the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, enhances the connectivity of the Greater Bay Area [3] - The future comprehensive transportation center at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will integrate six high-speed rail lines and three intercity rail lines, facilitating seamless transfers for passengers [3] - The Shenzhen Airport East Station will become a key hub, allowing quick access to major areas within the Greater Bay Area [3] Group 3: Collaborative Mechanisms - A differentiated positioning system for the airport cluster has been established, promoting cooperation through the Pearl River Delta's five major airport chairperson meetings [4] - The "Jing Zhu Gang Fei" policy allows travelers from the mainland to Hong Kong International Airport without the need for immigration procedures, enhancing travel efficiency [4] - The airport cluster is evolving from a "scale advantage" to a "quality advantage," with a projected demand of 387 million passengers and 20 million tons of cargo by 2030 [4]

Core Insights - The Greater Bay Area is set to welcome its first five-runway airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, while Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport's third runway is expected to be operational within the year, marking a significant expansion wave across the region's airports [1][3][4] Airport Expansion - Seven airports in the Greater Bay Area are undergoing expansion, with notable projects including the completion of the fifth runway at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport and the third runway at Shenzhen Bao'an Airport [3][4] - By 2024, all seven airports will have expansion news, with specific upgrades such as Huizhou Airport's increased parking capacity and Hong Kong International Airport's new three-runway system expected to enhance passenger and cargo throughput significantly [4][5] Capacity and Growth - Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is projected to handle 76.37 million passengers in 2024, a 20.89% increase, while still being slightly surpassed by Shanghai Pudong Airport [4][5] - The expansion at Baiyun Airport, with a total investment of 53.77 billion yuan, aims to achieve a passenger capacity of 140 million and cargo capacity of over 6 million tons [5] International Connectivity - The expansion of airports is expected to enhance international connectivity, with Guangzhou Baiyun Airport adding 19 new or increased international routes and Shenzhen Airport increasing its international flight frequency by 26.1% [8][9] - The Greater Bay Area's airports are positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for cross-border e-commerce, with Guangdong's cross-border e-commerce expected to reach 745.4 billion yuan in 2024 [8][9] Regional Trade Relations - The expanding air network is strengthening trade relationships, particularly between Shenzhen and ASEAN countries, with significant increases in passenger and cargo volumes on Southeast Asian routes [9] - Shenzhen Airport's cargo volume to Southeast Asia reached 110,000 tons, reflecting a 21% increase, supported by the establishment of a new cargo hub in Vietnam [9]