Expansion of Hami Airport approved by NDRC

China’s National Development and Reform Commission approved the feasibility report on the resumption of flights and expansion of the Hami Airport. The project’s completion is set for 2015, with an annual passenger throughput of 270,000. Total investment in the project is RMB 152.7 million, funded by the NDRC, Civil Aviation Administration of China and Hami City government. Under the project, the flight area would become Grade 4C and the current runway--which is 2,400 meters long and 50 meters wide--would be covered with cement concrete. A new terminal building will be constructed and the apron will be 21,600 square meters. A connecting way will be established with a length of 375 meters and a width of 18 meters, and a new control tower and air traffic management building will occupy 500 square meters. The parking area will be 1,500 square meters, and correspondent communication and navigation service facilities will also be established.