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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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NameShanghai Pudong International Airport
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TypePublic
OperatorShanghai Airport Authority
CityShanghai
CountryChina

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a major airport located in Pudong, Shanghai, China, and is one of the two main airports serving the city, along with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The airport is a major hub for China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, and is also a focus city for Air China, Juneyao Airlines, and Spring Airlines. The airport is connected to the city center by the Shanghai Maglev Train, which runs to Longyang Road Station and offers connections to the Shanghai Metro. The airport is also close to the Shanghai Free Trade Zone and the Pudong financial district.

● Overview

The airport is situated approximately 30 kilometers east of Shanghai's city center and is connected to the city by the Shanghai Metro and the Shanghai Maglev Train. The airport is also close to the Yangtze River Delta region, which includes major cities such as Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. The airport serves as a major gateway to China and is an important hub for Asia-Pacific travel, with connections to major cities such as Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The airport is also a major cargo hub, with connections to major cargo airports such as Memphis International Airport and Louisville International Airport.

● History

The airport was opened on October 1, 1999, and was initially designed to handle 20 million passengers per year. The airport was built to alleviate congestion at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, which was the city's main airport at the time. The airport was designed by Paul Andreu, a French architect who also designed the National Grand Theater in Beijing and the Osaka Maritime Museum in Osaka. The airport has undergone several expansions since its opening, including the addition of a second terminal in 2008 and a third terminal in 2019. The airport has also been upgraded with new facilities, including a new cargo terminal and a new air traffic control tower.

● Facilities

The airport has three terminals, with a total of 207 gates and 4 runways. The airport is equipped with modern facilities, including Wi-Fi and power outlets throughout the terminals. The airport also has a range of dining and shopping options, including restaurants such as KFC and McDonald's, and shops such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci. The airport also has a range of lounges, including the China Eastern Airlines lounge and the Air China lounge. The airport is also home to the Shanghai Airport Authority's headquarters, as well as the Civil Aviation Administration of China's eastern regional office.

● Airlines and Destinations

The airport is a major hub for China Eastern Airlines, which operates flights to over 200 destinations, including Beijing Capital International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. The airport is also a focus city for Air China, which operates flights to destinations such as Tokyo Narita International Airport, Seoul Incheon International Airport, and Hong Kong International Airport. Other airlines that operate at the airport include Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Spring Airlines. The airport also has connections to major international airports such as John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

● Statistics

The airport is one of the busiest in the world, with over 80 million passengers per year. The airport is also a major cargo hub, with over 3 million tons of cargo per year. The airport has a total of 4 runways, with a maximum capacity of 120 flights per hour. The airport is also equipped with advanced air traffic control systems, including instrument landing systems and surveillance radar. The airport is operated by the Shanghai Airport Authority, which is responsible for the management and maintenance of the airport.

● Ground Transportation

The airport is connected to the city center by the Shanghai Maglev Train, which runs to Longyang Road Station and offers connections to the Shanghai Metro. The airport is also connected to the city by a range of bus services, including the Shanghai Airport Bus and the Pudong Airport Shuttle Bus. The airport is also close to the Shanghai Free Trade Zone and the Pudong financial district, making it a convenient option for business travelers. The airport is also connected to other major cities in the Yangtze River Delta region, including Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Suzhou, by the Shanghai-Nanjing High-Speed Railway and the Shanghai-Hangzhou High-Speed Railway.

Category:Airports in China

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