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Developing Phase 3
construction plan reflecting
aviation sector changes
In the mid-2000s, discussions on the liberalization of air transport in Northeast
Asia began to gain momentum. In response, major airports in Asia started
expanding facilities and seeking strategic partnerships with other airports to
prepare for intense market competition. Incheon Airport also reviewed its future
direction based on long-term projections of aviation demand and launched the
Phase 3 construction project. Before the full-scale construction began, the airport
conducted a "Master Plan Revision Project" from April 2006 to December 2008
to comprehensively reassess the entire master plan. One of the most significant
changes that emerged from this process was the relocation of Terminal 2. Initially,
Terminal 2 was planned for the southern side of Terminal 1 without a contact
stand, leading to concerns about passenger inconvenience, baggage handling
difficulties, and potential baggage loss. There was also a high possibility of
confusion between departing and arriving passengers at the 6 shuttle train drop-off
points. After 6 rounds of layout reviews, IIAC selected the most suitable solution:
relocating Terminal 2 to the north side of Terminal 1.
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