Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport (under construction)

Not applicable. The premise that the airport is 'closed' is incorrect. Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport is a new airport project that has been under construction and in planning stages for many years. It has never been opened to air traffic. The project has experienced significant delays and periods of suspended construction due to its immense scale, financial considerations, and evolving national infrastructure priorities, which may be mistaken for a 'closure'.

The site is an active, large-scale construction project. The initial phase of land reclamation, creating the artificial island for the airport, is largely complete. In late 2023, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) officially approved the project's feasibility study, a critical milestone that greenlit the continuation of construction. The current work involves preparing the ground for the construction of two long runways, a massive terminal building (planned to be 500,000 square meters), and associated infrastructure.

The airport has no operational history as it has never been active. Its significance is entirely prospective. It is designed to be a state-of-the-art replacement for the current, capacity-constrained Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (IATA: DLC, ICAO: ZYTL). The project is one of the world's largest offshore airport engineering feats, built entirely on a man-made island using reclaimed land. When completed, it is intended to become a major international aviation hub for Northeast Asia, capable of handling the world's largest passenger aircraft like the Airbus A380 and significantly boosting Dalian's economic and logistical capabilities.

The correct term is 'opening prospects' as the airport has never been open. Prospects for its eventual opening are now very strong following the official government approval in 2023. The project is moving forward with a targeted completion and operational date around 2028, although timelines for such massive infrastructure projects can be subject to change. Upon opening, it will take over all civil aviation operations from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, which will likely be closed and redeveloped.