Top 5 Upcoming Airports in the World You Should Know About

There are more than 41,700 airports all over the world. The busiest ones, like the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the United States, have recorded annual passenger traffic to the tune of 110 million. In terms of aircraft movement, Chicago O’Hare International Airport has knocked off over 900,000 flights in one year.

If these stats seem baffling, gear up for the 5 upcoming airports that would positively impact millions of lives - locally and globally- in terms of employment, infrastructure, revenues, and connectivity.

Top 5 upcoming airports in the world

Thailand is a thriving tourist destination. The country aligns its development interests globally to reinforce its strong tourism industry.

Keeping up with its international goals, Thailand is upgrading the U-Tapao International Airport, the third major international airport in Thailand, as a part of its 'Eastern Aviation City' project.

The upgraded U-Tapao International Airport will connect with Don Muang Airport terminal and Suvarnabhumi Airport, the country’s primary airport.

The project will also include a ground transportation hub, freight and logistics complex, a cargo village for a free trade zone, and a commercial center with the addition of a third passenger terminal.

With its geographic edge, the airport is minutes to Pattaya and Eastern Economic Corridor's special industrial zones delivering a seamless experience to businesses and tourists alike.

A part of India's Vision 2040 is the Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport), set to cater to the areas of Delhi NCR. It is set to be the largest in Asia , which will have its first phase of operations beginning 2024.

Like Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Noida International Airport will also have top-notch international connectivity with flights to and from major countries like the USA, Singapore, Australia and the Middle East.

Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport) is a public-private- partnership venture between the Uttar Pradesh Government and Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL). The airport will have a maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facility, create over one lakh jobs, and massive ₹ 1trn in revenues over 30 years for the state.

The Solidarity Transport Hub, Poland, set to be the largest in Poland and one of the largest in Europe, is being constructed in Baranow country in central Poland.

The airport is expected to be a significant aspect in the security of Central and Eastern Europe and Poland. Projected as a dual-use airport for military and civil purposes; STH bridges the transportation gap to Central and Eastern Europe while providing a gateway to the booming business landscape in Asia. The project involves building railway stations, passenger terminals, and a transport hub.

Additionally, South Korea's Incheon Airport, one of the largest airports in the world, became Solidarity Transport Hub's investment partner, confirming the burgeoning strategic partnership between Poland and South Korea.

The airport will integrate rail, road and air  transport.

Solidarity Transport Hub will deliver a social experience as much as a transport interchange, fostering a national 'town square' – an open public space of markets, entertainment, social expression, community interaction and fun.

Long Thanh International Airport, located in Dong Nai province, in the east of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, is set to become a leading international airport that will meet the increasing demand for air travel and increase passenger convenience in Vietnam.

The initial stage of the airport's construction is estimated to be completed by 2025, with a capacity of 1.2 million tons of cargo annually. However, the airport will eventually grow to four mirror-image terminals, taking its passenger count to no less than 100 million annually once completed.

The design is inspired by the lotus blossom, which symbolizes Vietnam's elegance, strength, and warm culture. Long Thanh International Airport is set to become the new entrance to Vietnam and a global hub airport.

Estimated completion year- 2025(first phase), 2050 (final phase)

The much-awaited Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA), Philippines is moving closer to reality after the SPIA Development Consortium submitted a performance bond in readiness to start work in 2024.

The new airport is designed as a two-runway airport handling 75 million passengers, expandable to four runways handling up to 80 million passengers annually.

The project includes the construction of a 4 kilometer connector road, with provisions for rail connectivity, and fully integrated logistics and aviation support facilities.

SPIA is expected to create 50,000 jobs and be a catalyst project to bring in foreign direct investments that will promote trade and economic developments in the region.

These top five upcoming airports in the world are set to revolutionize international skylines for business, tourism and connectivity. More importantly, they usher in a new ecosystem of infrastructure development, employment, and local real estate.

Historically, it is observed that mega developments of such scale create massive growth opportunities for employment, infrastructure, and real estate.

A similar effect is currently taking over Noida where the Jewar Airport has become a catalyst for buying commercial and residential properties on Yamuna Expressway, Noida, and Greater Noida. Projected to attract investments worth ₹60,000, the airport is truly a game-changer and a big-deal.

If this leaves you thinking about investment opportunities like buying a plot near Jewar Airport or closing on a good opportunity to buy a shop or commercial studio on Yamuna Expressway, get in touch with us for a low-down on the best investment avenues available right now.