Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (1933–2004)

[1] During the Canton Operation, the Japanese Navy invaded the airport and expanded the runway.

Its passenger capacity, takeoffs and landings had ranked first in mainland China for eight consecutive years.

Due to the expansion of Guangzhou, the airport was surrounded by high-rise buildings and was unable to expand further to meet passengers’ needs.

The northern portion of the former airport is being turned into a provincial- and city-level functional area integrating conference services.

The southern portion will be converted into Guangzhou's secondary center integrating retail, sports facilities, business, and cultural activities.

Canton Civil Airport (White Cloud) in 1947.
Boeing 777-200 from China Southern Airlines approaching Baiyun Airport in 2003. At that time, the airport was the most important hub of China Southern Airlines.
Boeing 777-200 from China Southern Airlines approaching Baiyun Airport in 2003. At that time, the airport was the most important hub of China Southern Airlines .
The Canton Civil Airport New Terminal in 1949.
The Airport Terminal in 1949, shortly before the Communist Revolution
Central Air Transport in Guangzhou, 1948.
Central Air Transport in Canton Civil Airport (1948)
Air Great Wall Boeing 737-200 at Baiyun Airport circa 1996.
Air Great Wall Boeing 737-200 about to take off at Baiyun Airport in 1996. Note that the airport had been surrounded by high-rise buildings and mountains.
G5-Guangzhou