According to the “2025 Summer Travel Data Summary” released by Flight Master, Wenzhou Longwan Airport recorded a year-on-year flight increase of 11.8%, leading growth among all Chinese airports in the 10-million-passenger tier.
Notably, its intercontinental routes to Milan, Rome, and Madrid all achieved load factors exceeding 80%.
Wenzhou Longwan Airport is China’s first-ever crowdfunded airport.
During the 62-day summer travel season, the airport delivered record-breaking results:
* Passenger throughput exceeded 2.665 million.
* Passenger flights surpassed 18,000 takeoffs and landings.
Beyond numbers, the airport stood out for its focus on service details tailored to different traveler needs.
For the family-travel peak, dedicated security checkpoints were set up for children, with travelers under 17 increasing nearly 20% year-on-year, and young passengers from Sichuan and Guizhou surging over 30%.
To reduce friction for international passengers during the tax refund process, a new departure tax-refund counter was added at the T1 international terminal, boosting efficiency by 60%. After expanding the departure lounge, 30% more seats were installed, ensuring travelers with luggage no longer had to scramble for a place to sit.
