Liu Zhijun, an official from the Kunming Airport Economic Zone Management Committee, has disclosed that a new Kunming Airport will be put into operation in 2009.

This new airport is being positioned by the Chinese government as the fourth largest airport hub in China. It is located northeast of Kunming, with a construction area of 21 square kilometers.

It can be used for both F-type planes and for the Airbus 380's landing and departure.

Along with the construction of the new airport, an Airport Economic Zone that covers about 160 square kilometers will also be built.

Upon the completion of the new airport network, passengers who live 200km around Kunming can drive to the airport within two hours.