China’s new mega airport is ready to open.
The existing Beijing Capital International Airport is hitting full capacity, making it nearly impossible for airlines to add flights at desirable times.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) will see its first commercial flight take off today according to Chinese state media.
Daxing is the first airport designed by legendary architect Zaha Hadid, who died in 2016 before she was able to see the project to fruition.
Construction for the $11.5 billion project began in 2014.
China is projected to overtake the United States as the world’s biggest air travel market by 2022.