result, the authorities launched the new Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport project, which was included in the 12th national five-year plan in 2011. Facilities In September 2011, a new 71,000 square-meter terminal building was completed as part of the 2.2 billion yuan third-phase expansion project of the airport. The airport has a 3,300-meter runway (class 4E), of terminal buildings, 42 aircraft parking places, and 2,600 car parking places. The entire airport covers an area of . Airlines and destinations As a focus city for China Southern Airlines, Dalian has many of China Southern's Japanese destinations. China's flag carrier, Air China, also makes a stop-over at Dalian on its flights from Beijing to Japan. Due to the tight connection and high demand between Dalian and Japan, Japan Airlines still operates daily direct flight from Narita Airport in Tokyo to Dalian. Two major South Korean airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines operate daily flight to Dalian from Incheon Airport in Seoul. The majority of international flights are operated by China Southern Airlines, Air China, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Uni Air. Passenger Cargo Ground transportation The airport is served by the Dalian Metro Line 2 and many bus lines to central Dalian. An airport bus line also serves the central district. A taxi hub station is located on the ground level. Accidents and incidents On May 7, 2002, China Northern flight 6136 was en route from Beijing to Dalian when a arsonist set the aircraft on fire causing the aircraft to lose control and crash in Bohai bay killing everyone onboard. See also List of airports in China List of the busiest airports in China References External links Official site Airports in Liaoning 1927 establishments in China 1973 establishments in China Airports established in 1927 Airports established in 1973 Transport in Dalian Buildings and structures in Dalian