Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has officially launched its state-of-the-art Terminal 3 and a fifth runway, marking a significant milestone in its expansion efforts. The new facilities, which began operations on Thursday, solidify the airport’s status as one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. With the addition of Terminal 3 and the new runway, the airport now boasts three terminals and five runways, significantly enhancing its operational capacity. The upgrades increase the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity to 140 million and its cargo capacity to 6 million metric tons. Officials emphasized that these developments are crucial to meeting the escalating travel demands within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which already sees an annual passenger volume exceeding 120 million. The expansion is expected to further strengthen the region’s connectivity and economic growth, positioning the airport as a key player in global aviation.