Beijing Capital International Airport - Beijing
The Beijing Capital International Airport is located in the People’s Republic of China, and is approximately 25 kilometers outside the city center of Beijing. Within China, the Beijing Capital International Airport is not only the biggest airport in China, but also the busiest airport in China. It first opened its doors on 2 March 1958 and is under the control and management of the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Passenger traffic and air traffic has increased to such an extent, that the Beijing Airport now sees an average of 33 million passengers pass through their doors every year. The Beijing Airport facilitates over 5 000 scheduled flights to 88 destinations within China, and 69 international flights.
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are the primary operation platforms at present, with Terminal 3 still under construction, and a fourth terminal being discussed. Terminal 1 came into operation on 1 January 1980. Construction on Terminal 2 ended in 1999, after which Terminal 1 was closed for renovation to replace the old 1980’s building. Up and till the completion of Terminal 2, the Beijing Airport only had the use of one terminal. In 2004, a new and modern Terminal 1 was back in business, taking responsibility for the domestic flights and international traffic. The new terminal is 60 000 square feet, has ten boarding gates and can accommodate 60 daily flights. It also has car parks and a parking apron.
The airport's secondary terminal, Terminal 2, is 336 000 square meters in size and it is equipped with all the latest technology and equipment. Terminal 2 was designed to accommodate approximately 26.5 million passengers a year and currently shares the domestic and international flight load with Terminal 1. However, it seems that even though Terminal 2 is much bigger, Terminal 1 is increasingly taking more pressure off Terminal 2, with flights being moved to Terminal 1. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected to each other by a passage that is accessible to passengers. Terminal 3 is under construction, and should be completed in 2007. This terminal is estimated to be approximately 900 000 square meters in size, much larger than the other two terminals. Terminal 3 will have remote parking bays, 120 passenger gates and feature more modern technology.
At present, the Beijing Airport has two asphalt runways that are 3 200 meters and 3 800 meters, respectively. Plans to construct a third runway, is being considered, for the estimated traffic that is expected for the 2008 Olympics. Facilities that are available through out the terminals include public telephones, fast food outlets, clinics, banks, smoking areas, restrooms, commercial centers and restaurants.
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