Core Points - The establishment of the "Husou Nantong New Airport Construction Investment Co., Ltd." marks the beginning of the construction of Shanghai's "third airport" in Nantong, with a registered capital of 1 billion yuan [1][2] - The Nantong New Airport is expected to significantly enhance the airport layout in the Yangtze River Delta, creating a more balanced and reasonable distribution of airports in the region [1][2][3] Company Overview - The new company is jointly controlled by Shanghai Airport (Group) Co., Ltd. (51% stake) and Nantong Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd. (49% stake), focusing on civil airport operations and construction [1][2] - The Nantong New Airport project is part of a broader plan that includes three airport projects in Jiangsu with a total investment of 120 billion yuan, with the Nantong project alone estimated at 50 billion yuan [2][8] Airport Specifications - The Nantong New Airport will feature two long-distance runways, each 3,600 meters long, and a terminal area of 520,000 square meters, with a design capacity of 40 million passengers and 500,000 tons of cargo by 2035 [2][5] - The airport will be classified as a 4F level airport, allowing it to accommodate all currently operating aircraft, and will be larger than the existing Nantong Xingdong International Airport [5][6] Strategic Importance - The new airport is positioned to become an integral part of Shanghai's international aviation hub, forming an equilateral triangle with Shanghai's two major airports, Pudong and Hongqiao [3][7] - The collaboration between Shanghai and Nantong aims to maximize regional benefits and improve the overall efficiency of airport operations in the densely populated Yangtze River Delta [7][9] Future Developments - The construction of the Nantong New Airport is expected to commence following the approval of feasibility studies, with completion anticipated around 2026-2027 [4][5] - The project is expected to create numerous job opportunities and stimulate local economic growth, as the airport and associated logistics networks develop [6][8]