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A new passenger terminal at Gongga airport in Lhasa, capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, went into operation Thursday after more than two yeas of contruction.

The modern terminal, which cost 274 million yuan (33 million USdollars) is equipped with the state-of-the-art service facilities,and can handle 1,300 passengers an hour.

The parking apron, power and water supply systems and underground piping at the airport have also been improved.