Beijing Capital International Airport said Saturday that it continues to be the world's second-busiest airport in 2012 by passenger throughput.

Beijing Capital International Airport [File Photo]

Passenger volumes rose 4.2 percent to hit 81.8 million in 2012, according to a statement from the airport.

The number of daily passengers exceeded 278,000 during peak travel periods in 2012, the statement said.

The airport has become increasingly busy in the last decade due to China's robust economic growth. Ninety-four airlines were using it as a flight hub as of the end of last year, operating flights to 236 destinations, according to the statement.

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