A rendering of the Shanghe General Aviation Airport in Shanghe county, Jinan, Shandong province [Photo/dzwww.com]

Construction has begun on a general aviation airport in Jinan, capital of eastern China's Shandong province.

Located in Yuhuangmiao town, Shanghe county, Jinan, the Shanghe General Aviation Airport will provide services integrating takeoff and landings, transportation, general aviation consumption and industrial, agricultural and forestry production operations.

The construction began on June 28 and will be completed by the end of March next year. The airport is expected to begin operations by the end of 2021.

With an investment of 578 million yuan ($81.68 million), the airport is the first A1-level general aviation airport in Jinan.

An industrial park of around 10 square kilometers is also planned around the airport in the hope of attracting aircraft assembly, maintenance and air logistics companies.

Accordingly, the city will also build three general aviation airports in Jinan Innovation Zone, Zhangqiu district and Licheng district by 2025.