Macao has convenient air, sea and land traffic networks which enable visitors from all over the world to come to Macao with ease.
With an objective of transforming Macao into a regional service platform, Macao has initiated an ambitious programme to develop its land, sea and air transport infrastructure.
Although the most prominent symbol of the infrastructure development in Macao, the international airport is not the only structure to consolidate Macao's objective in turning to an important regional service platform but also in becoming the gateway to southern China and the dynamic Guangdong Province - which accounts for 35% of China's foreign trade and 10% of its GDP. A container port, Macao-Hong Kong Terminal, the second Macao-Taipa Bridge, the third Macao-Taipa Bridge and a highway linking Macao to Guangzhou, reiterate that goal. The Lotus Bridge and the new border will increase even further the inter-dependence within the region and consolidate Macao's position as a strategic port.
The Airport
The Macao International Airport (MIA) operates twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring air transport operators maximum scheduling flexibility and convenience. Its world-class facilities and tourist services, its uncontested efficiency and speedy connections make it the easiest way to enter China and the Asia Pacific Region.
The Airport benefits from the proximity of two major economic centres: Zhuhai and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province, which account for almost 40% of China's export trade. Therefore, there is great market potential for the transportation of passengers and cargo by air between the Pearl River Delta and the rest of the world.
Most Marked Features
* Modern passenger and cargo terminals
* Built on reclaimed land
* Easy access to Macao city, Hong Kong SAR and the border with mainland China
* Ultimate capacity to handle 6.7 million passengers and 300,000 tonnes of freight per annum
* Equipped to handle all aircraft
* 24-hour operation
* Modern engineering
* Landmark of Macao's trust in the future
* Reinforces Macao's strategic position as a gateway to southern China.
Summary of Figures for Macao International Airport
| 2006 | % | 2007 | % | 2008 | % | 2009 Jan to Oct | % | | Total Aircraft Movements | 51,049 |
| 53,386 |
| 49,764 |
| 30,946 |
| | Total Passengers | 4,976,093 |
| 5,498,878 |
| 5,097,802 |
| 2,999,634 |
| | Freight (metric tonnes)* | 220,573 | 100 | 180,916 | 100 | 100,767 | 100 | 41,194 | 100 | | Import | 24,225 | 11.0 | 22,758 | 12.6 | 16,705 | 16.6 | 10,222 | 24.8 | | Export | 89,003 | 40.4 | 69,625 | 38.5 | 41,548 | 41.2 | 21,607 | 52.5 | | Transit | 107,345 | 48.7 | 88,533 | 48.9 | 42,514 | 42.2 | 9,365 | 22.7 |
* Excludes mail
Source: Traffic statistics ADA, Statistics and Census Service -Transport and Communications Statistics
Cargo Centre Highlights
Total cargo warehouse area……………………………………………………8,000 sq. metres
Capacity (annually)………………………………………….………………..160,000 tonnes
Throughput capacity (daily)…………………………………………………..400 tonnes
Customs clearance…………………………………………………………….24-hour service
Temporary storage facilities
Cold storage Available
Safe for valuables Available
Strong room Available
Live animal storage Available
Room for radioactive goods Not Available
Loading/unloading equipment
* Main and lower deck loading equipment available for all aircraft types
* Forklift (up to 4.5 tonnes) available on request
* Full line of aircraft support equipment available
Source: Traffic statistics, ADA
Container Traffic in Macao (by sea)
(Unit: tonnes)
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 (Jan to Nov) | Entering
Exiting
Transit inward
Transit outward
| 200,555 56,853 61,399 6,150 | 230,071 54,880 39,124 5,212 | 253,341 53,937 18,524 2,394 | 132,494 20,244 10,341 426 |
Source: DSEC - Macao Statistics and Census Service |
