# Taipei Songshan Airport relocation proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taipei-songshan-airport-relocation-proposal > Updated: 2026-10-23T01:36:08.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 7. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an continues to advocate for the relocation of Songshan Airport to the central government to facilitate the construction of a 300-hectare AI industrial park and expand urban living space. During an Executive Yuan meeting, Chiang emphasized that the project is critical for Taipei’s long-term economic and technological growth, expressing a desire to initiate the process immediately despite critics suggesting the evaluation could take 20 years. Economic Minister Hung Ming-hsin maintains that while the relocation is a complex issue with diverging opinions, AI industry development must not be delayed. He has suggested Tamsui as a viable alternative for the AI park due to its land availability and infrastructure to avoid the lengthy consensus-building required for the Songshan site. New scrutiny has emerged regarding the impact of the relocation on emergency services. Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang warned that moving the airport could severely disrupt the National Airborne Service Corps, which utilizes Songshan as a critical base for search and rescue operations in Northern Taiwan and outlying islands like Matsu. Liu noted that the government has already allocated approximately 3.5 billion TWD for equipment updates and that no viable alternative site has been proposed to maintain current rescue capabilities. In response, Chiang stated the city is willing to conduct a comprehensive assessment with central government agencies. He suggested mitigation strategies, such as retaining helicopter capabilities at the site, utilizing high-speed rail, or establishing “green corridors” via highways to ensure rapid transport from Taoyuan Airport. He further argued that medical transport needs are diverse and not all cases constitute critical emergencies. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an defends Songshan Airport relocation plan Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an defended his proposal to relocate Songshan Airport, rejecting claims it is electioneering and emphasizing its importance for Taipei's AI-driven future. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taipei-mayor-chiang-wan-an-defends-songshan-airport-relocation-plan ### 2026-10-20: Songshan Airport relocation proposal sparks emergency rescue concerns Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposes relocating Songshan Airport, sparking warnings from the Ministry of the Interior regarding potential impacts on emergency rescue and medical transport services. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/songshan-airport-relocation-proposal-sparks-emergency-rescue-concerns ### 2026-10-15: Chiang Wan-an pushes Songshan Airport relocation and addresses party rumors Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is pushing for the relocation of Songshan Airport to build an AI hub, while also addressing rumors of internal party friction regarding media personality Chang Shao-kang. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taipei-mayor-proposes-songshan-airport-relocation-for-ai-park-1 ### 2026-10-13: Songshan Airport relocation sparks debate over aviation planning Political debate continues over the relocation of Songshan Airport, with officials noting its critical role in domestic and business aviation and warning that Taoyuan Airport may struggle to absorb its capacity 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/songshan-airport-relocation-sparks-debate-over-aviation-planning ### 2026-10-12: Taiwan leaders debate AI industrial cluster locations Taiwanese leaders and industry figures are debating whether AI industrial clusters should be centered in Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area or New Taipei City’s Tamsui, amid opposition to relocating Songshan Airport 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-leaders-debate-ai-industrial-cluster-locations ### 2026-10-10: Taipei Mayor proposes Songshan Airport relocation for AI park Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's proposal to relocate Songshan Airport for an AI park faces criticism over national security risks and potential disruptions to emergency medical evacuations in eastern Taiwan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taipei-mayor-proposes-songshan-airport-relocation-for-ai-park ### 2026-10-08: Taipei Mayor announces Songshan Airport relocation for AI park Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport to create a 300-hectare AI industrial park and residential hub, aiming to generate 12 trillion TWD in value. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taipei-mayor-announces-songshan-airport-relocation-for-ai-park --- Cite as: Taipei Songshan Airport relocation proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taipei-songshan-airport-relocation-proposal