Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (IATA: URC, ICAO: ZWWW) serves Ürümqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwestern China. It is the busiest airport in Xinjiang and one of the most important aviation hubs in western China, connecting the region to major Chinese cities and international destinations across Central Asia and beyond. The airport has undergone significant expansion over the years to accommodate growing passenger traffic. A new terminal and expanded facilities have been developed to handle increasing demand, and the airport serves as a key hub for China Southern Airlines and other carriers operating routes across the country and into neighboring Central Asian nations. Given Ürümqi's strategic location at the crossroads of Central Asia and China, the airport plays a vital role in regional connectivity, supporting both commercial trade and tourism. It serves international routes to cities such as Almaty, Bishkek, Tashkent, and Moscow, reflecting the city's historical position along the ancient Silk Road.