Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the main international airport serving Shanghai, China's largest city and financial center. Located in the Pudong district, approximately 30 km east of downtown Shanghai, the airport is one of the busiest and most important aviation hubs in Asia. Opened in 1999, Pudong Airport was built to accommodate Shanghai's rapid growth as a global business, trade, and tourism destination. Today, it serves as a major gateway connecting China with destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. PVG is a primary hub for China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines and is among the busiest airports in the world for both passenger and cargo traffic.