Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Expansion Nears Completion... Comprehensive Test Operations Underway

Deployment of 2 Aircraft and 800 Virtual Passengers

Incheon International Airport Corporation conducted a final inspection ahead of the expansion opening of Incheon Airport Terminal 2.

On the 30th, Incheon International Airport Corporation announced that it carried out comprehensive test operations in the 4th phase expansion area of Terminal 2 to complete the 4th phase construction project of Incheon Airport scheduled for the end of this year.

The comprehensive test operation on that day was prepared by assuming actual operating conditions to inspect the overall airport operations. It involved 800 virtual passengers, 800 pieces of baggage, and 2 aircraft. Lee Hak-jae, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, also participated as a virtual passenger.

The virtual passengers, carrying passports, virtual boarding passes, and baggage, went through check-in, security screening, and departure inspection before boarding the aircraft. Afterwards, they went through immigration inspection, collected their baggage, and exited to the arrival hall. This process was used to check the preparation status of major entry and exit routes.

The aircraft boarded by the virtual passengers moved on the ground, passing through the 4th phase expansion area. During this process, it was also confirmed that there were no abnormalities in the newly installed operational facilities.

Based on the results of the comprehensive test operation, the corporation plans to supplement any deficiencies in the future. The opening date will be decided through consultation with related agencies.

The 4th phase construction project of Incheon Airport is a large-scale airport infrastructure expansion project with an investment of about 4.8 trillion won since 2017. It includes the expansion of Terminal 2 and the construction of the 4th runway (which began operation in June 2021).

Upon completion of the 4th phase project at the end of this year, the annual passenger capacity of Incheon Airport (based on international flights) will increase from the current 77 million to 106 million. This will rank it third in the world, following Hong Kong (120 million) and Dubai (115 million).

President Lee said, "Based on the new facilities, we will make every effort to prepare for the opening to provide safer and more convenient airport services to the public."

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