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With A Terminal Of 700,000 m², Beijing Daxing Airport Was Built In 5 Years And Is Already Preparing To Receive 100 Million Passengers A Year.
In the capital of China, a project of almost futuristic proportions stands out not only for its grandeur but for the efficiency with which it was conceived. This is the Beijing Daxing International Airport, also known as “Star of the South” due to its impressive radial shape. Inaugurated in 2019, the airport was designed to be the largest in the world with a single terminal, covering an area of 700,000 square meters — equivalent to 98 football fields.
The most impressive thing is that this entire mega-structure was built in just 5 years, delivered on schedule, which surprised even experts in the air infrastructure sector. Since then, the terminal has become a global hub for air traffic, with a forecast to surpass 100 million passengers a year — placing it among the busiest airports on the planet.
A Project Designed By Zaha Hadid – Beijing Daxing Airport
The architectural design of Beijing Daxing Airport is by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid, who passed away in 2016. Her team, in partnership with Chinese engineers, developed a terminal with a futuristic and functional design, prioritizing the passenger experience by minimizing movements and making internal flow more intuitive.
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With five main arms connected to a central core, the terminal ensures that all boarding gates are within 600 meters of the central hall, an impressive feat for large-scale airports. The result is an almost perfect balance between capacity, fluidity, and aesthetics.
700,000 m² Under One Roof
The Daxing terminal is officially the largest airport building in the world under a single roof. It includes:
- 79 boarding gates
- 700,000 m² of built area
- 5-point star design
- Direct connection to high-speed train and subway
- Automated baggage handling system with 40 km of conveyor belts
- Natural lighting thanks to skylights and translucent panels
The building was also designed based on energy efficiency criteria, with intelligent systems for climate control, lighting, and water management. The result is a construction that combines sustainability, performance, and monumental scale.
Beijing Daxing Airport Showcases Its Capacity For 100 Million Passengers A Year
The goal of handling 100 million passengers/year by the end of the decade aligns with the exponential growth of air traffic in China. Just in 2023, Daxing Airport handled about 52 million passengers, despite the residual effects of the pandemic.
For comparison, Atlanta Airport in the U.S. — traditionally the busiest in the world — welcomed 104 million people in the same period. In other words, Beijing Daxing is quickly approaching the top of the global rankings.
In addition to domestic traffic, Daxing is a strategic point for international flights linking Asia, Europe, and America, serving as a hub for China Southern and China Eastern airlines.
Record-Breaking Construction Time
The speed at which the airport was built is impressive: it took only 5 years from the start of construction to the official delivery in September 2019. For a project of this scale, involving hundreds of suppliers and integration with rail and road modalities, this timeline is considered extraordinary.
At the peak of construction, over 40,000 workers were simultaneously involved. The use of 3D modeling (BIM), precast components, and advanced logistical planning helped avoid delays and ensure quality delivery.
Integration With High-Speed Train And Subway
One of the major advantages of Beijing Daxing International Airport is its direct integration with high-speed transport systems. There are underground connections to:
- Beijing–Xiong’an High-Speed Train Line, which allows reaching downtown Beijing in just 20 minutes.
- Beijing Subway Line 20, linking the airport to various urban districts.
- Interstate bus terminal and chartered bus parking.
With this, the airport has become part of a metropolitan and regional logistical ecosystem, facilitating connections for passengers and goods.
Economic And Strategic Impact
Daxing Airport is a key player in China’s Greater Beijing Development Policy, which involves the integration of the cities of Beijing, Tianjin, and Xiong’an.
It is estimated that the airport generates over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs and is responsible for managing around 250 billion yuan a year (R$ 175 billion) in tourism, logistics, and service-related activities.
Moreover, the hub strengthens China’s presence in global aviation, challenging major centers like Dubai, London, and Atlanta — showcasing that the country aims not only to compete but to lead.
The Beijing Daxing International Airport is not just a symbol of the advancement of Chinese engineering and architecture — it is also a landmark of national ambition in shaping the future of global mobility.
With a single terminal of 700,000 square meters, state-of-the-art technology, capacity for 100 million passengers, and delivered in just 5 years, the project redefines the concept of mega-works in airport infrastructure.
Each year, Daxing comes closer to the top of the world rankings — and is undoubtedly already one of the most impressive airports in modern history.
Eh lads, Istanbul airport.
1.4m sqm. Twice the size of the Chinese airport. 166 gates.
All under one roof.
Pois é, é por isto e tantas outras coisas que os Norte Americanos têm um ódio exacerbado ã China e tudo o que possa ameaçar a hegemonia dos EUA.
Isto é uma questão de tempo porque os chineses já dominam várias tecnologias como a 5G, Internet que não depende mais de satélites, enfim enquanto os ocidentais ficam brigando eles estão trabalhando e em todas as áreas do conhecimento, nem falo do Brasil porque é perda de tempo.
Mas a direita brasileira só sabe esculhambar a china por ser comunista!!!