Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former)

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (IATA: CAN, ICAO: ZGGG), formerly known as Canton Civil Airport or Pai Yuen Airport was the main airport in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China until 5 August 2004, when it was replaced by a new airport of the same title, 23 kilometres (14 mi) to the north.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Summary
Airport typeDefunct
OperatorGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport Co. Ltd.
ServesGuangzhou
LocationBaiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Opened1932 (1932)
Closed5 August 2004 (2004-08-05)
Elevation AMSL1 m / 2 ft
Coordinates23°11′14″N 113°16′5″E
Map
CAN
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
03/21 3,380 11,089 Paved (closed)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Simplified Chinese广州白云国际机场
Traditional Chinese廣州白雲國際機場
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