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Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing Daxing Airport
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Case overview

 

Project nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
LocationDaxing district, Beijing, China
Year completed2019
Size700,000 square meters
ArchitectsZaha Hadid Architects, ADP Ingeniérie, Lead8
ContractorBeijing Urban Construction Group Co. Ltd 
ManagementCapital Airport Management Co. Ltd

A phoenix built to move millions

Designed to resemble a phoenix in flight, Beijing Daxing International Airport combines striking architecture with passenger-focused design. Built to accommodate 45 million passengers annually, with a planned expansion to 100 million, the airport's efficient radial layout enables passengers to reach their gate within 30 minutes of entering the building and within eight minutes from the central core. Despite its enormous size, no gate sits more than 600 meters from the center of the terminal.

 

To bring the design to life, KONE worked closely with project stakeholders from the earliest stages, delivering solutions that keep people flow smooth and reliable throughout.

    Man pointing at flight board in Beijing Daxing Airport
    People walking outside Beijing Daxing Airport

Key requirements of the project

  • Provide reliable movement for millions of passengers
  • Account for the airport's location in an active seismic zone
  • Enable quick troubleshooting and maintenance

Results of the collaboration

Seamless people flow for millions of passengers

    Man on escalator at Beijing Daxing Airport

    Efficient passenger transfers

    174 KONE TravelMaster™ escalators support efficient movement throughout the airport, helping passengers make faster transfers and enjoy a smoother travel experience.

    Escalators in Beijing Daxing Airport

    Real-time monitoring

    KONE E-Link™ provides real-time visibility into equipment usage and performance, helping airport teams identify issues quickly and respond efficiently when maintenance is required.

    Outside Beijing Daxing Airport

    Tailored for local conditions

    A tailor-made seismic support solution was designed to address the airport’s location in an active seismic zone, helping ensure safe and reliable operations.

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Technology highlights

  • 174 KONE™ TravelMaster escalators
  • KONE E-Link™ monitoring system
  • Tailor-made seismic support design for escalators
  • Local and remote equipment monitoring
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