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Revamped Tongliao airport opens for business

2020-03-31

Flight 1687 operated by Air China, which successfully landed at Tongliao airport on the morning of March 26, provided a landmark moment for the airport, according to officials.

It was the first flight arriving in Tongliao airport since its new flight procedures took effect on the same day, following the completion of the airport’s expansion project.

Officials said it was a major step in the city’s expansion of its strategic infrastructure, as well as optimized and improved local transportation and logistics systems.

The reconstruction and expansion project for Tongliao airport's flight zone started in July, 2019 and passed acceptance in December.

The total length of the airport’s runway has been extended from 2,400 meters to 2,700 meters and the number of aircraft parking spaces above class C has increased to 10.  

Meanwhile, a new air traffic control building, tower and support facilities were built including fire control, navigation and meteorology facilities.

Local airport officials said that the expansion project has effectively solved key bottlenecks that restricted the development of the airport.

When the project is formally put into operation, the navigation, safety and service capabilities of Tongliao airport will leap to a new level, officials added.