NDRC: China Will Build About 15 New Civil Transport Airports During the 15th Five-Year Plan Period

The National Development and Reform Commission said that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will build about 15 new civil transport airports and create a world-class airport cluster centered on Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Chongqing, featuring coordinated main and auxiliary airports, complementary functions, and a balance of passenger and cargo services. New airports in Hohhot, Xiamen and Dalian will be completed, new airports in Guangzhou and Nantong will be built, preliminary work will advance on new airports including Sanya, a batch of hub airport expansion and renovation projects will be implemented, and a number of airports in border areas will be built. (21 Finance)