In a developing country like China there are many discoveries and constructions are taking place. From which there is one more thing that caught eye of whole world, which is construction of the world’s largest artificial-island airport, as reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport, currently under construction, will span an impressive 20 square kilometers (7.72 square miles), according to the Liaoning provincial government.
Once completed, the airport will surpass Hong Kong International Airport (12.48 sq km) and Japan’s Kansai International Airport (10.5 sq km), both of which are located on artificial islands.
Jinzhouwan Airport will serve Dalian, a northeastern port city strategically located on a peninsula at the northern edge of the Bohai Strait. With a population of over 6 million, Dalian is a key hub for trade with Japan and South Korea, supported by its thriving industries in oil refining, shipping, logistics, and coastal tourism.
Notably, Jinzhouwan is the first airport in mainland China to be built entirely on an offshore artificial island. The facility will feature four runways and a massive terminal covering 900,000 square meters (9.69 million square feet).
In its initial phase, the terminal will handle 43 million passengers annually, more than double the capacity of the existing Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport. Over time, the airport’s capacity will expand to serve up to 80 million passengers and process 1 million tonnes of cargo annually, addressing the region’s growing demand for air travel while strengthening Dalian’s position as a vital economic and transportation hub.
The $4.3 billion project is scheduled for completion by 2035. Dalian’s existing Zhoushuizi Airport, built nearly a century ago during the Japanese occupation, has undergone multiple expansions but has now reached its maximum capacity. Last year, the airport handled 658,000 international passengers, underscoring the need for a more advanced and larger facility to meet rising demand.
