Why was Shanghai Third Airport built in Nantong?

The third airport in Shanghai is located in Nantong, which has caused many disputes and doubts. The main reasons are as follows:

Nantong is far from the central city of Shanghai. Shanghai No.3 Airport is located in the east of Nantong City, Nantong City, about 100 km from the central city of Putuo District, Shanghai, and the driving time is about 1.5 hours. This distance is relatively far, which is inconvenient for Shanghai residents to go to the airport and will also increase operating costs. Some people think that the airport should be built in the suburbs of Shanghai or near the leading area.

Nantong has poor traffic conditions. 3 19 National Highway and Ningqi Expressway pass through Nantong, but there is a lack of north-south traffic and the surrounding road network is underdeveloped. Without the introduction of high-speed rail, the traffic is inconvenient and the efficiency is not high, which is also a difficulty in choosing Nantong. Traffic in airport cities around Shanghai is relatively developed, and Nantong needs to be improved.

Nantong has a weak economy. Nantong's economic strength and development potential are relatively weak, and the introduction of the airport is conducive to the development of Nantong, but Nantong's economic base is also difficult to provide more support for the airport, and this choice is also facing certain risks. The airport cities around Shanghai have a solid economic foundation and can provide more stable support for the airport.

Shanghai airport is running well. The operations of Shanghai Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport are relatively successful, and the airport operation capacity has been relatively stable. Choosing Nantong may increase the difficulty of operation and the operating cost will be higher. Airport cities around Shanghai are more likely to form an operating system if they choose.

To sum up, although it is reasonable to choose the third Shanghai airport in Nantong, the factors such as long distance, poor traffic, weak economic foundation and difficult operation have also caused many doubts. However, the high-level decision-making has been fully considered, and the completion and operation of the airport also shows certain practicability and potential. Nantong Airport has also played a certain role in promoting the joint development between Shanghai and Nantong. Any choice has advantages and disadvantages, so does the Shanghai Third Airport in Nantong. The key is to make full use of opportunities, make up for deficiencies, and improve the linkage effect through continuous optimization to achieve a win-win situation.

Generally speaking, the choice of Nantong as the third airport in Shanghai is controversial, but it is not completely wrong. Nantong Airport will continuously improve its practicability and influence by continuously optimizing the airport operation system, improving traffic conditions, and strengthening its ties with Shanghai, so as to gradually realize its expected role. If you have any other related questions, please consult me again. I wish you a pleasant stay in Shanghai!