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Guangzhou New Airport

Guangzhou New Airport, the Pearl River Delta hub airport, is a major new aviation gateway rising in Gaoming District of Foshan, Guangdong, at the geographic centre of Foshan, Zhaoqing, Jiangmen and Yunfu in the western Greater Bay Area.

03.25.26
Start
2030
Completion
4
Floors
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4 floors. Broke ground March 2026, completing 2030.

The story so far
Announced 2016Pearl River Delta new airport approved and added to Guangdong's 13th Five-Year Plan
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Project approved Nov 2024
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Feasibility approved Dec 30, 2025China's National Development and Reform Commission approved the feasibility study for the Pearl River Delta Hub (Guangzhou New) Airport, clearing the way for construction
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Broke ground Mar 25, 2026
Under construction Mar 25, 2026Construction officially commenced on the new Guangzhou airport in Gaoming District, Foshan
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Tenant announced Mar 25, 2026China Southern Airlines signs on: strategic cooperation agreement covering more than RMB 2 billion of joint investment across six areas including base development and route expansion at the new airport
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Expected opening 2030
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About the project

Guangzhou New Airport, the Pearl River Delta hub airport, is a major new aviation gateway rising in Gaoming District of Foshan, Guangdong, at the geographic centre of Foshan, Zhaoqing, Jiangmen and Yunfu in the western Greater Bay Area. The roughly RMB 41.8 billion project delivers two widely spaced parallel runways, a terminal of about 260,000 square metres designed by the Guangdong Architectural Design & Research Institute with ADPi, and 94 aircraft stands, sized for about 30 million passengers, 500,000 tonnes of cargo and 260,000 flights a year, with high-speed rail links planned through the Zhuhai-Zhaoqing line.

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Where is Guangzhou New Airport located?

Guangzhou New Airport is located in Foshan.

When will Guangzhou New Airport be completed?

Guangzhou New Airport is under construction, with completion expected in 2030.

Who is developing Guangzhou New Airport?

Guangdong Airport Authority is the developer behind Guangzhou New Airport.

Who designed Guangzhou New Airport?

Guangzhou New Airport was designed by Guangdong Architectural Design & Research Institute, ADPi.

How big is Guangzhou New Airport?

Guangzhou New Airport rises 4 stories.