Yangyang International Airport
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Yangyang International Airport
- Location: Dongho-ri, Sonhyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
- Provides air transportation services for the mid- to long-term purpose of attracting foreign tourists and acheive balanced development using the natural resources of the Yeongdong region, including Mt. Seorak and Mt. Geumgang
- The central airport of the Yeongdong region is an aerial gateway for Gangwong tourism, complete with passenger terminals that can accomodate up to 3.17 million passengers a year and park 498 airplanes.
History
1995
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2002
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2002
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2002April - Yangyang International Airport opens
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2001December - Construction completed
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1997February - Construction begins
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1996February - Establishment of basic plan announced
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1995February - Site or new Yangyang airport decided