Fun facts about Beijing Capital International Airport
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Beijing Capital International Airport was opened on 1 March 1958.
Beijing Capital International Airport
China
Beijing Capital International Airport is the busier of the two international airports serving Beijing, the capital city of China. The airport is located 32 km (20 mi) northeast of downtown Beijing, in an exclave of Chaoyang and the surroundings of that exclave in suburban Shunyi.
From the “History” section
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At the time of its opening, Terminal 3 was the largest airport passenger terminal building in the world by floor area.
Beijing Capital International Airport
China
Beijing Capital International Airport is the busier of the two international airports serving Beijing, the capital city of China. The airport is located 32 km (20 mi) northeast of downtown Beijing, in an exclave of Chaoyang and the surroundings of that exclave in suburban Shunyi.
From the “Terminals” section
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The airport provides a free interterminal shuttle bus between Terminals 1/2 and 3.
Beijing Capital International Airport
China
Beijing Capital International Airport is the busier of the two international airports serving Beijing, the capital city of China. The airport is located 32 km (20 mi) northeast of downtown Beijing, in an exclave of Chaoyang and the surroundings of that exclave in suburban Shunyi.
From the “Ground transportation” section
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In 2009, Beijing Capital International Airport ranked first on the World's Best Airport list by Condé Nast Traveler magazine.
Beijing Capital International Airport
China
Beijing Capital International Airport is the busier of the two international airports serving Beijing, the capital city of China. The airport is located 32 km (20 mi) northeast of downtown Beijing, in an exclave of Chaoyang and the surroundings of that exclave in suburban Shunyi.
From the “Accolades” section
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On December 5, 1968, the airport experienced two fatal accidents in less than 24 hours.
Beijing Capital International Airport
China
Beijing Capital International Airport is the busier of the two international airports serving Beijing, the capital city of China. The airport is located 32 km (20 mi) northeast of downtown Beijing, in an exclave of Chaoyang and the surroundings of that exclave in suburban Shunyi.
From the “Accidents and incidents at or near PEK” section
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