ATOMGT TEAM LONG PANTS: ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS
Evolution of Haneda
1952 - 1954
In 1952, Haneda Army Airbase soon became an international airport, renaming to Tokyo International Airport and a first Passenger Terminal building was built. Tokyo International Airport became the Second busiest airport in Asia and Fourth worldwide in 2009.
Shortly after, Tokyo Monorail opened in 1964, and had become a domestic airport with 3 runways by 1966 when Narita Airport opened, 2 cross runways, A (16R/34L) & B (04/22). And a parallel runway C (16L/34R) to runway B.
2004 - 2010
A new Terminal 2 was opened in 2004, concluding 2 domestic terminals for Haneda.
Its first major expansion saw in 2008, where a new International terminal (Terminal 3) and runway along with the expansion of the existing domestic Terminal 2 is constructed and completed in 2010.
The Terminal 2 expansion started in 2007 and completed in October 2010, bringing double the area for departure and arrival lobbies, more concessionaires and a car park deck with 2300 parking capacity.
The International terminal (Terminal 3) is built separately from Terminal 1 & 2 to separate Domestic and International Airport Operations.
Runway D’s construction completed in October 2010, with an orientation of 05/23, and dimension of 2500m long, 60m wide asphalt surface.
2006 - 2010
The Air traffic Control Tower in Haneda was reconstructed in 2006, gaining 38m in height. The average cost of the new tower is 7bn yen ($0.09m), and only became operational in October 2010 after the construction of runway D is completed. The Tower currently stands at 115.7m and earned the title of the Fourth tallest Control Tower in the World.
Evolution of Changi
Early Changi
Beginnings
Singapore’s main airport was originally Paya Lebar airport before it was deemed incapable of expansion. Changi was decided to be a suitable area to build Singapore’ main airport in 1937. The construction of the airport separated into 2 phases.
PHASE 1
Phase 1 completed, and Changi airport officially opened in 1st July 1981 with one passenger terminal, a control tower and a Runway 02L/20R.
PHASE 2
When Phase 2 officially completed on 1st June 1991, Changi saw a new Terminal 2 and a Parallel runway 02C/20C which completed earlier on the 17th April 1984.
Terminal 3
Construction of Terminal 3 started in 1999 and completed in 2008, giving a new home to Singapore's home carrier.
Other Terminals
A new pathway of air travel opened at Changi after the official opening of Former budget terminal in 26th March 2006.
JetQuay CIP Terminal opened, making it a privately-run terminal located between Terminal 2 and the VIP Terminal.
JetQuay location and view
Terminal 4
Construction of terminal 4 commenced in early 2014 and completed in late 2016, replacing the Former Budget terminal and promoting Fast & Seamless Travel at Changi.
Jewel Changi
Jewel Changi plans were announced in 2013, taking 6 years of construction before it opened earlier in April 2019. This mix-use complex is a hub for Terminals 1 to 3, while expanding Terminal 1’s Handling capacity to 24 Million per annum in 2018.
Future Developments
Singapore Changi Interntional is currently constructing a massive new Terminal 5 which is situated east of the terminal 3 (Northward). The construction composes of Terminal 5, 2 remote terminals, and a new parallel runway of 02R/20L, located east of runway 02C/20C. Terminal 5 is expected to have the handling capacity of 50 million passengers annually.