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How much did Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport cost to build?

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the main airport of Guangzhou, China, 28 km north of the city centre, whose new airport replaced the 72-year-old airport of the same name when it opened at midnight on 5 August 2004 with two runways, and which was later expanded with a third runway and Terminal 2. The Baiyun District government's portal says the new airport began construction in 2000, cost 19.8 billion yuan and took four years to complete.

Reported project cost

CNY 19.8 billion

Approximately $2.39 billion

Cost basis: 2004

Entrance of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 2
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