New, improved Incheon airport set to open in December with expanded apron, enhanced service capacity

Incheon International Airport is expanding its capacity for both passengers and cargo as it aims to transform into a global mega hub, with a goal of handling over 100m passengers annually by 2031. Terminal 2, home to major international airlines, will reveal its expanded sections in December. It has also incorporated art, giant media walls and other passenger-focused features to enhance the visitor experience and redefine how the terminal serves travelers. Supported by an investment of over 4.8t won ($3.5b) and undergoing renovations since 2017, the airport's fourth phase of construction has added a new runway and extended the terminal by 600 meters at both ends, giving it a wing-like appearance. The expansion enables the airport to accommodate an additional 29m passengers annually. With Terminal 1’s capacity of 54m and Terminal 2’s original capacity of 23m, the airport can now handle a total of 106m passengers per year. The latest improvements have added 1.3m tons to the airport's freight capacity, raising the total to 6.3m tons annually. The number of flights it can accommodate each year has also grown by 100,000, reaching 600,000. The expanded terminal now offers 75 additional docks for aircraft on the apron, bringing the airport's total docking capacity to 285. A new 43-km conveyor belt for luggage transportation extends the total system to 184 km, allowing for the efficient handling of baggage. For visitors arriving by car, the expansion has added over 25,000 parking spaces, increasing the airport's capacity to accommodate more than 48,000 parked vehicles.<br/>