TK Elevator advances passenger mobility solutions in the world’s largest satellite terminal at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Düsseldorf (Germany), June 3, 2025 – TK Elevator (TKE), a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility, proudly celebrates the opening of Terminal 3B at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), where it serves as the exclusive elevator supplier. For the recently inaugurated fourth runway, TKE delivered a total of 102 mobility units including passenger elevators, panoramic machine room-less elevators with a maximum load capacity of 3 tons, and heavy-duty freight elevators capable of handling loads up to 9 tons.

Chongqing Jiangbei Airport serves as a vital air traffic hub in Western China. Inaugurated on April 9, the new Terminal 3B is the world’s largest standalone airport satellite hall, spanning 363,000 square meters and featuring innovative and sustainable architecture and facilities, such as thermal dimming glass, optimized natural lighting and advanced insulation. TK Elevator’s innovative mobility solutions help ensure passengers travel within the new facility safely and efficiently.

The partnership with Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport builds on the successful installation of 301 TKE units in Terminal 3A, which is linked to Terminal 3B via a monorail. The airport handles up to 80 million passengers annually, reinforcing its role as a key aviation hub in China and globally.

“We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Chongqing Jiangbei Airport,” said Jürgen Böhler, CEO Asia Pacific of TK Elevator. “The new Terminal 3B is an impressive milestone in the airport’s development. TK Elevator’s expertise in delivering seamless mobility solutions for premier infrastructure projects makes us the ideal partner for this landmark terminal. Our innovative systems ensure safe, efficient urban mobility, aligning with the world-class implementation of Terminal 3B.”

With over 400 mobility units deployed across Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, TK Elevator’s solutions are central to delivering a seamless and exceptional passenger experience. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to advancing world-class infrastructure and our passion for keeping people moving efficiently and sustainably.

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ABOUT TK ELEVATOR
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.