Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or Pai Yuen Airport was the main airport in Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, until August 5, 2004, when it was replaced by the identically named Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, some 25 kilometers to the north. The airport was opened in 1932. "Baiyun" means "white clouds" in Chinese. The airport got this name as it was located beside the Baiyun Mountain.
Aerial views of the old airport now shows re-development of the airport is underway. Roads now criss-cross across the old runways and the terminal complex is surrounded by new residential buildings and other developments. Several aircraft are now located at the former airports taxiways.
The current Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the former airport site.
Read more about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former): History, Redevelopment, Incidents and Accidents
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