가덕도신공항건설공단

Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Authority
Gadeok,
embracing the sea and
opening a path to the sky
44, Myeongjigukje 7-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan (Myeongji-dong)
ZIP Code 46726
Airport Development

Project Overview

Project Overview

We will build an airport in Gadeokdo with a combined function
for passenger and cargo transport and develop it into a global Sea & Air hub.

Business Purpose and Basic Directions

Purpose
Contributing to balanced national development and strengthening national competitiveness through the rapid and efficient construction of Gadeokdo New Airport.
Basic Directions
1. An airport with a complex function centered on passenger and cargo services
2. Rapid construction of airports with ensured aviation safety
3. Balanced national development through easing capital region concentration and revitalizing local regions

* Legal basis: 「Special Act for the Construction of Gadeokdo New Airport」, 「Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Corporation Act」

Project Execution Directions

  • 01 Establishing a 24-hour operational airport to create a multimodal transportation hub (quattro-port network) for passengers and logistics.
    • (Passengers) Strengthen global accessibility through aircraft, cars, trains, passenger ships, UAM, etc.
    • (Logistics) Enhance connectivity across airports, seaports, railways, and road networks.
  • 02 Vitalizing the airport economic zone through a sea & air-centered logistics complex in connection with Busan New Port.
    • Aligning with regional development plans, including the Busan-Jinhae Economic Free Zone, airport-integrated city, and airport-specific free trade zone.
    • Strengthening the city’s appeal for attracting new growth industries, including biomedicine, semiconductors, and high-value-added components, while encouraging investment in tourism, leisure, exhibitions, and conventions.
  • 03 Constructing and operating a safe smart airport through advanced technologies, such as BIM and digital twins.
    • Designing seawalls to withstand 100-year projected wave impacts, manage runway gradients to meet ICAO standards, and maintaining a safe distance from ships passing through the Gadeok Strait.
    • Adopting comprehensive project management(PgM) and BIM-based processes for design, construction, and maintenance, complemented by digital twin technology.
  • 04 Constructing a low-carbon, eco-friendly airport in harmony with Gadeokdo’s marine ecosystem and natural surroundings.
    • Designing terminals in harmony with the surrounding natural environment, committing to RE100 by utilizing renewable energy and introducing SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) to ensure sustainable operations.

Location Environment

Location

  • Location : Gadeokdo area, Gangseo-gu, Busan Metropolitan City

Surrounding Environment

  • Located in the southeastern region of Busan, within the administrative jurisdiction of Gadeokdo-dong, Gangseo-gu.

Location Characteristics

  • A 24/7 operational airport designed to minimize noise and environmental impacts.
  • A multi-modal logistics hub integrating the new airport with Busan New Port.
  • An international airport with optimized geographical conditions fostering balanced growth and strengthening national competitiveness.