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Runways

Direction

Length

Surface

ft

m

15R/33L

12,303

3,750

Asphalt

15L/33R

12,303

3,750

Asphalt

16/34

13,123

4,000

Asphalt

Helipads

Number

Length

Surface

ft

m

H1

63

19

Concrete

Statistics (2009)

Aircraft movements

211,404

Passengers

30,000,000

Tonnes of cargo

4,500,000

Statistics from IIAC

Incheon Airport - Entrance

Incheon Airport - Departures

Incheon International Airport (IIA) (IATA: ICN,ICAO: RKSI) (Korean: ) is the largest airport in South Korea, and one of the largest and busiest in the world. Since 2005, it has been consecutively rated as the best airport in the world by the Airports Council International and received the full 5-star ranking by Skytrax, the prestigious recognition shared only by Hong Kong International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport. The Passenger Terminal was designed by Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA of Fentress Architects.

Located 70km (43mi) from Seoul, the capital and largest city of South Korea, Incheon International Airport is the main hub for Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Polar Air Cargo.

The airport opened for business in early 2001, replacing the older Gimpo International Airport, which now serves only domestic destinations plus shuttle flights to Tokyo (Haneda), Shanghai (Hongqiao) and Osaka (Kansai).

The airport serves as a hub for international civilian air transportation and cargo traffic in East Asia.

Incheon International Airport is also currently Asia's eighth busiest airport in terms of passengers, the world's fifth busiest airport in terms of cargo and freight, and the world's eleventh busiest airport in terms of international passengers in 2006.

In 2009, Incheon International Airport has been voted as the world's best airport, according to a 10-month survey of airline passengers by Skytrax. The airport boasts many unique luxury features such as a golf course, spa, private sleeping rooms, a casino, and indoor gardens.

Contents

1 Overview

2 History

2.1 Timeline

3 Construction stages

3.1 Phase 1

3.2 Phase 2

3.3 Phase 3

3.4 Phase 4

4 Terminals, airlines and destinations

4.1 Main Terminal

4.2 Concourse A

4.3 Airlines and destinations

5 Cargo Terminal Complex

5.1 A Terminal

5.2 B Terminal

5.3 C Terminal

5.4 Cargo airlines

6 Operation facilities and infrastructures

6.1 Control tower

6.2 Runways

7 Awards, certifications, and ratings

8 Accidents and incidents

8.1 Accidents and incidents involving the airport

9 Ground transportation

9.1 Rail

9.1.1 Commuter train stations

9.1.2 Express train stations

9.2 Car

9.3 Taxi

9.4 Ferry

10 See also

11 References

12 External links

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Overview

Incheon International Airport is located west of Incheon, on Yeongjong-Yongyu Island on the West Coast. In the past, there were two separate islands of Yeongjong and Yongyu but the distance between them that were once covered by the sea was filled to form one island from two. Both of these islands were part of the city of Incheon.

It is connected to the mainland by Incheon International Airport Expressway (Expressway 130), a part of which is Yeongjong Bridge. The expressway also connects Gimpo Airport to provide connections between domestic flight service with international air traffic, an advantage that makes it far easier to travel from southern Korean regions to Incheon, and then to airports all over the globe. The airport is served by frequent bus service from all parts of South Korea as well as by traditional ferry service between Yeongjong pier and Incheon. Airport limousines operate around the clock from Seoul to Incheon, and several backup highway buses escort people from places within and outside Seoul.

The Incheon International Airport Railroad link to Gimpo International Airport (and Seoul Subway Line 5) opened on 23 March 2007, with a further extension to Seoul Station due for completion by January 2010.

The airport was awarded the "Best in Service Award in Class" at the 1st International Conference on Airport Quality and Service by the IATA and the ACI, and ranked second in "Best Airport Worldwide", behind Hong Kong International Airport, and ahead of Singapore Changi Airport. It was also ranked No. 1 in the world by the Airports Council International.

Seoul Incheon International Airport's terminal has 74 boarding gates altogether, with 44 in the main passenger building and 30 in Concourse A.

History

Location of Incheon International Airport on reclaimed land joining Yeongjong and Yongyu Islands

After the Seoul Olympics of 1988, international air traffic to Korea increased at a tremendous rate. Especially as time progressed into the 1990s, it became apparent that Gimpo International Airport could not keep up with the increase in air traffic.[citation needed] As such, in order to reduce the load on Gimpo International Airport, and establish a new airport which could become the centre of air traffic in the region, construction of the airport began in November 1992. The airport was constructed on reclaimed land between Yeongjong Island and Youngyu Island. It took eight years to construct the airport, and an additional six months to test operate. The airport was officially opened in March 2001.

When the airport was first opened, there were numerous problems, most of them having to do with the baggage handling systems.[citation needed] In fact, the problem was first discovered during the test phase, but was never worked out in time. As a result, for a month after the airport opened, the system had to be operated on a semi-automatic mode. Nevertheless, most of the problems were worked out within a month, and the airport continued to operate normally.

After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the airport security system was upgraded to state of the art systems, and medical inspection equipment was also upgraded in response to the various epidemics occurring in neighboring countries.[citation needed]

Due to the positive response towards the airport, its air traffic increased tremendously. By early 2002, it became apparent that the airport would be saturated by 2006. As a result, in February 2002, the construction of the second phase was initiated. Originally, the construction were supposed to have ended by December 2008. However, due to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the construction schedule was modified to allow the construction to end by July 2008.

On 15 November 2006, the Airbus A380 landed at the airport as part of the first leg of its certification trip. During the visit, the airport observed the operation of other air traffic especially during ground operations. The plane was docked into one of its boarding gates to ensure that the aircraft was fully compatible with the airport. The results were satisfactory, confirming that the airport would be fully Airbus A380 capable, from the runways to the taxiways, and up to every single boarding dock.

To further upgrade service, Incheon and major Korean logistics firm Hanjin Corporation (parent company of the Korean Flag Carrier, Korean Air) have signed a contract on 10 January 2008 to build a nine-story hospital near the airport. Once construction is complete in 2011, the Yeongjong Medical Centre is expected to serve nearby residents and 30,000 domestic and international tourists who visit Korea every year to receive medical services.

Timeline

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February 1992: Master Plan Approved

November 1992: Phase I Construction and Site Preparation Initiated

July 1994: North and South Dikes completed

March 1996: Formally named Incheon International Airport

May 1996: Passenger Terminal Construction Initiated

December 1996: Runway Construction Initiated

30 June 2000: Construction of basic components completed

July 2000: Test Operations begin

November 2000: Opening date announced

29 March 2001: Airport Officially Opened

February 2002: Phase II Construction Started

November 2002: New passenger airline parking stands constructed (Phase 2)

October 2003: Construction of new Cargo terminal initiated (Phase 2)

November 2003: Intra Airport Transit system construction initiated (Phase 2)

December 2003: Third runway construction initiated (Phase 2)

June 2004: Passenger Concourse Construction Initiated (Phase 2)

April 2005: Final construction of passenger concourse (Phase 2)

March 2007: Airport Railroad started operation

June 2008: Phase II Construction Completed

Construction stages

New satellite building under construction

The airport was originally planned to be built in three phases, incrementally increasing airport capacity as the demand grew. This was changed, however, to four phases after the airport was opened.

Phase 1

In Phase 1, the airport had a capacity of 30 million passengers per year, and a cargo capacity of 1.7 million metric tonnes yearly. In this phase, a passenger terminal with a floor space of 496,000 square metres, two parallel runways, a control tower, an administrative building, a transportation centre (the Integrated Transportation Centre, designed by Terry Farrell & Partners), and integrated operations centre, three cargo terminals, international business center, and a government office building were constructed.

Phase 2

Phase 2 construction began in 2002 and was originally expected to be completed in December 2008. However, in an attempt to have the airport ready for the 2008 Beijing Olympics which took place in August 2008, the schedule was modified and Phase 2 construction was completed on 20 June 2008. During this construction phase, a third parallel 4,000 meter-long runway and a 13 hectare cargo terminal area were added. A 16.5 hectare concourse connected to the main passenger building via two parallel 870m long underground passageways was added, with a "Starline" Mitsubishi Crystal Mover APM shuttling passengers between the concourse and the main terminal.

With the completion, the airport has an annual capacity of 410,000 flights, 44,000,000 passengers, and nearly 4,500,000 metric tonnes of cargo. In what some travelers have seen as an example of discrimination against foreigners, all foreign airlines were shifted to the less convenient new concourse, with Korean and Asiana continuing to use the existing terminal. In addition, there were numerous equipment upgrades during the phase, including the newer and better ASDE-X with MRI (Multi Radar Tracking) function, and the ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) system with the RIMCAS (Runway Incursion Monitoring and Conflict Alert System) function. The installation of four additional sets of ASDE-X antennas is planned to reduce blind spots during heavy rainfall and in preparation for the new runway.

Phase 3

Plans to invest 4 trillion won by 2015 to expand Incheon International Airport. The South Korean government plans to add a second passenger terminal in the northern field of the airport and expand its existing cargo terminal and other infrastructure. The terminals will be connected with each other by the underground "Starline" train, which currently links the first terminal and the concourse. Upon completion, Incheon International Airport will be able to handle 62 million passengers and 5.8 million tonnes of cargo a year, up from the current capacity of 44 million passengers and 4.5 million tonnes. Construction will begin in 2011 with completion targeted for 2015. Plans for Incheon's expansion also include adding more aprons to park planes and extending a railway line to the city centre of Seoul about 70 kilometres away from the airport.

Phase 4

Estimated to be completed in 2020 this is the final and the ultimate construction stage. Upon completion, the airport will have 2 passenger terminals, 4 satellite concourses, 128 gates, and 4 parallel runways. It will be able to handle 100 million passengers and 7 million metric tonnes of cargo annually, with further possible expansions. The airport is projected to be transformed into one of the top ten busiest in the world by 2020.

Terminals, airlines and destinations

Main Terminal

Arrivals

Arrivals

Airside

Gate Area

The main passenger terminal (measuring 496,000 square metres) is the largest airport terminal in area in South Korea, and the eighth largest passenger terminal in the world,[citation needed] after Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3, Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal 3, Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 1, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport's passenger terminal, Mexico City International Airport Terminal 1, Barcelona Airport Terminal 1, and Dubai International Airport Terminal 1. It is 1060 metres long, 149 meters wide, and 33 metres high. Its construction cost was 1.3816 trillion South Korean Won.[citation needed] The terminal has 44 boarding ports (all of which can accommodate the new Airbus 380), 50 customs inspection ports, 2 biological quarantine counters, 6 stationary and 14 portable passenger quarantine counters, 120 arrival passport inspection counters, 8 arrival security ports, 28 departure security ports, 252 check in counters, and 120 departure passport inspection counters. When phase 2 construction is complete, the satellite boarding docks (concourses) will be connected to the main terminal using two parallel 870 metre long underground passageways equipped with IATs (Intra Airport Transit). Transit to the IBC (International Business Centre) will be provided using the PMS (People Mover System).

Concourse A

The passenger concourse A was completed at the end of May 2008 and all foreign airlines use this terminal since 10 June 2008. It has 30 Gates and 5 Lounges (2 Asiana / Star Alliance, 2 Korean Air / Skyteam, 1 Cathay Pacific / Oneworld).

Airlines and destinations

There are currently over 70 airlines serving ICN. The largest carrier in terms of passenger numbers is Korean Air, followed by Asiana Airlines. Although all domestic flights depart from the main terminal, international gates are separated from the domestic gates. Note: Though non-Korean (foreign) carriers started operating from concourse A on June 10, 2008, all check-in and immigration procedures still take place in main passenger terminal.

Incheon has more Japanese destinations than the amount that Narita International Airport has.

Airlines

Destinations

Terminal

Aeroflot

Moscow-Sheremetyevo

A

Air Astana

Almaty

A

Aircalin

Nouma

A

Air Canada

Toronto-Pearson, Vancouver

A

Air China

Beijing-Capital, Chengdu, He-fei, Hangzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Yanji

A

Air France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle

A

Air Macau

Macau

A

All Nippon Airways

Nagoya-Centrair, Osaka-Kansai, Tokyo-Narita

A

Asiana Airlines

Almaty, Asahikawa, Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Beijing-Capital, Busan, Cebu, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chicago-O'Hare, Clark, Dalian, Delhi, Frankfurt, Fukuoka, Fukushima, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hangzhou, Hanoi, Harbin, Hiroshima, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Ibaraki [begins 11 March], Jeju, Khabarovsk, Koror, Kota Kinabalu, Kumamoto, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Manila, Matsuyama, Miyazaki, Nagoya-Centrair, Nanchang, Nanjing, New York-JFK, Okinawa/Naha, Osaka-Kansai, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Qingdao, Saipan, San Francisco, Seattle/Tacoma, Sendai, Shanghai-Pudong, Shenzhen, Shizuoka, Siem Reap, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei-Taoyuan, Takamatsu, Tashkent, Tianjin, Tokyo-Haneda [seasonal], Tokyo-Narita, Toyama, Weihai, Xi'an, Yanji, Yantai, Yonago, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Main

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong, Taipei-Taoyuan

A

Cebu Pacific

Cebu, Manila

A

China Airlines

Taipei-Taoyuan

A

China Eastern Airlines

Beijing-Capital, Kunming, Nanjing, Qingdao, Sanya, Shanghai-Pudong, Yancheng, Yantai

A

China Southern Airlines

Beijing-Capital, Changchun, Changsha, Dalian, Guangzhou, Harbin, Mudanjiang, Shanghai-Pudong, Shenyang, Yanji

A

Delta Air Lines

Detroit [resumes 2 June], Tokyo-Narita

A

Eastar Jet

Kuching, Sapporo-Chitose

Main

Emirates

Dubai

A

EVA Air

Taipei-Taoyuan

A

Finnair

Helsinki

A

Garuda Indonesia

Denpasar/Bali, Jakarta

A

Iran Air

Tehran-Imam Khomeini

A

Japan Airlines

Tokyo-Narita

A

Jeju Air

Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Kitakyushu, Osaka-Kansai, Phuket [seasonal]

Main

Jin Air

Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi

Main

KLM

Amsterdam

A

Korean Air

Akita, Amsterdam, Aomori, Atlanta, Auckland, Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Beijing-Capital, Brisbane, Busan, Cairo, Cebu, Changsha, Chiang Mai, Chicago-O'Hare, Daegu, Dalian, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denpasar/Bali, Dubai, Frankfurt, Fukuoka, Guam, Guangzhou, Hakodate, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Istanbul-Atatrk, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta, Jinan, Kagoshima, Kathmandu, Komatsu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kunming, Las Vegas, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Madrid, Manila, Melbourne, Milan-Malpensa, Moscow-Sheremetyevo, Mumbai, Nadi, Nagasaki, Nagoya-Centrair, New York-JFK, Niigata, Oita, Okayama, Osaka-Kansai, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Prague, Qingdao, Rome-Fiumicino, St Petersburg [seasonal], San Francisco, So Paulo-Guarulhos, Sapporo-Chitose, Seattle/Tacoma, Shanghai-Pudong, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shizuoka, Siem Reap, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei-Taoyuan, Tashkent, Tel Aviv, Tianjin, Tokyo-Haneda [seasonal], Tokyo-Narita, Toronto-Pearson, Ulan Bator, rmqi [seasonal], Vancouver, Vienna, Vladivostok, Washington-Dulles, Weihai, Wuhan, Xi'an, Xiamen, Yanji, Yantai, Zhengzhou, Zrich

Main

Lufthansa

Frankfurt, Munich

A

Malaysia Airlines

Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur

A

Mandarin Airlines

Kaohsiung

A

MIAT Mongolian Airlines

Ulan Bator

A

Philippine Airlines

Manila

A

Qatar Airways

Doha

A

SAT Airlines

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

A

Shandong Airlines

Jinan, Qingdao, Yantai

A

Shanghai Airlines

Shanghai-Pudong

A

Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen

A

Singapore Airlines

San Francisco, Singapore

A

Thai Airways International

Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong, Taipei-Taoyuan

A

Turkish Airlines

Istanbul-Atatrk

A

United Airlines

San Francisco, Tokyo-Narita

A

Uzbekistan Airways

Tashkent

A

Vietnam Airlines

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

A

Vladivostok Air

Khabarovsk, Vladivostok

A

Xiamen Airlines

Xiamen

A

Zest Airways

Kalibo

A

Cargo Terminal Complex

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Korean Air planes awaiting departure

Korean Air flight taxiing out at Incheon Airport

The Cargo Terminal Complex comprises three cargo terminals, five separate warehouses, 24 parking stands, and administration offices. Each cargo terminal is designed to provide each carrier with unique services, and a cargo warehouse (approximately 3,500 square meters). They are separated into three areas, import, passing and export. The logical manner in which the terminals were designed allow for a highly efficient operation. The cargo terminals also comes with an advanced computer system that helps track each cargo in real time. Using the systems, managers can view individual package information, tracking information, storage information, etc in re

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