Third runway of Tianhe International Airport to be constructed | 天河机场第三跑道将开建

　　The Hubei Provincial Development and Reform Commission revealed recently that the feasibility study report of the third runway project of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport has been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission, marking key progress in the preliminary work of the project.
　　日前湖北省发改委发布消息，国家发改委已批复武汉天河机场第三跑道工程可行性研究报告，标志着该项目前期工作取得关键进展。


　　Planes on Wuhan Tianhe International Airport tarmac Photo by Chen Zhuo
　　The runway, with an estimated total investment of RMB 3.08 billion, will handle 63 million passengers and 800,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The entire project involves building a 3,200m-long and 45m-wide runway and its corresponding taxiway system, along with the air traffic control facilities.
　　据了解，项目按照满足年旅客吞吐量6300万人次、货邮吞吐量80万吨目标设计，估算总投资30.8亿元，主要包括机场工程和空管工程。项目拟新建一条长3200米、宽45米的第三跑道及相应滑行道系统。
　　Upon completion, the project will effectively improve the comprehensive support capacity and service level of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport and the functions of Hubei as a double-frame airline hub.
　　项目建成后，将有效提升武汉天河机场综合保障能力和服务水平，更好发挥湖北民航客货“双枢纽”功能 。
　　（Edited by Ye Shiyu）