Taiwan: Govt studying feasibility of closing Songshan Airport

Taiwan's transportation ministry has commissioned a feasibility study into whether Songshan Airport in Taipei should be closed and its flights moved the country's main international airport in Taoyuan. The study is focused on "technical" issues, such as whether Taiwan Taoyuan International should be categorised as a dedicated international airport or one that accommodates both international and domestic flights, and also the impact of expanding its services. The study is expected to be completed by the end of the year. It will also examine whether the Taoyuan airport will be able to handle the additional flights if Songshan Airport is closed. Since the 2015 crash of a passenger plane in Taipei's Nankang District, there have been calls for the closure of the airport in the city's downtown area over safety concerns. <br/>