History
The old airport opened in 1932. Due to growth of Guangzhou, the airport couldn't be expanded to meet passengers needs as buildings surrounded the airport. There were also complaints with noise from aircraft. Plans were underway to replace the airport. On August 5, 2004, the new Baiyun airport opened and the old airport was closed. The land that the old airport occupies is being redeveloped.
Read more about this topic: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former)
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