After the site selection in September 2013, the following preparation works has been completed in succession. According to the scheme, the construction is expected to start in 2015 and complete in 2019.

In addition, a supporting transportation system will cover the peninsula by high-speed rails, subways, urban rails and highways. Passengers can take all these vehicles directly at the airport, reaching anywhere in Qingdao within one hour and cities nearby within two hours.

The construction of the new airport would further enhance the complementation between different areas in Qingdao, leading the development of surrounding areas.

Moreover, the three-dimensional transportation center connects airlines, railways and highways. Hence Qingdao will become an important portal to Japan, South Korea and other northeast Asia countries. Not only improve the core competence of the city, it also ground the foundation of its international exchange.