Beijing Capital Airport Annual Passenger Throughput Hits 69 Million

On December 8, 2010 passenger throughput at Beijing Capital International Airport reached 69 million as of December 8, 2010, according to latest figures released by the airport operator.

Passenger volume through the airport is expected to exceed 70 million within 2010 and the airport is slated to keep its place as the world's second-largest airport.

Figures show that the airport has realized a continuous growth in passenger throughput since 2005. Its passenger volume exceeded 50 million in 2007, 60 million in 2009 and 70 million in 2010.