How many airports are there in China?
In recent years, with the rapid development of China's economy and the continued growth of air transportation demand, the number and scale of China's airports have also continued to expand. This article will introduce you to the current situation of China's airports in detail and display relevant information through structured data.
1. Statistics on the number of airports in China

According to the latest data released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), as of 2023, there are two categories of civil transport airports and general airports in China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan). The following is the specific classification data:
| Airport type | Quantity (pieces) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil transport airport | 254 | Including airports served by scheduled flights |
| general airport | over 400 | Mainly used for general aviation flight, emergency rescue, etc. |
2. Ranking of popular airports
China's busiest airports are mainly concentrated in economically developed regions and transportation hub cities. Here are the top five airports by passenger throughput in 2023:
| Ranking | Airport name | Passenger throughput (10,000 passengers) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing Capital International Airport | about 8500 |
| 2 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport | about 7600 |
| 3 | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | about 7300 |
| 4 | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | about 5500 |
| 5 | Shenzhen Baoan International Airport | about 5200 |
3. Airport construction planning
According to the "14th Five-Year Plan for Civil Aviation Development", China plans to add more than 30 new civil transport airports by 2025, bringing the total number to more than 280. At the same time, the construction of general airports will also be accelerated to meet the needs of low-altitude economic development.
4. Popular topics in the past 10 days
Recently, hot topics in the aviation field have mainly focused on the following aspects:
1.New airport put into operation: For example, the planning progress of Chongqing’s second airport (Chongqing Zhengxing International Airport) has attracted widespread attention.
2.International flights resume: As international travel demand rebounds after the epidemic, many airlines have announced an increase in international flights.
3.Smart airport construction: Beijing Daxing Airport and other hubs are promoting technologies such as facial recognition and paperless customs clearance.
5. Summary
The number and scale of China's airports ranks among the top in the world and will continue to grow rapidly in the future. With the improvement of infrastructure and improvement of aviation services, China's civil aviation industry has broad prospects for development.
If you are interested in specific airport data or planning details, you can follow the official release of the Civil Aviation Administration of China or relevant industry reports.
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