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Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport

Zhaotong, China

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ZAT

Location

Zhaotong · 53 · China

Connectivity

3 routes · 2 destinations

Position

27.206°, 103.692°

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Gateway to mountainous northeastern Yunnan Province.

Location

Zhaotong, China

Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport (IATA: ZAT) is a domestic civil airport serving Zhaotong, a prefecture-level city in the northeastern corner of Yunnan Province, China. Situated at a relatively high elevation amid mountainous terrain, the airport plays an important role in connecting this otherwise geographically isolated region to major Chinese cities. The airport handles a modest volume of passengers and operates scheduled domestic routes to hubs such as Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Guiyang. Its traffic has grown in recent years as regional aviation infrastructure in Yunnan has expanded. Ground access to Zhaotong city center is limited primarily to road transport, reflecting the region's developing infrastructure. The airport serves as a vital link for both residents and visitors accessing the rugged landscapes and agricultural communities of the Zhaotong area.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Zhaotong city center is primarily served by taxis and shuttle buses.

Airlines here

China Eastern Airlines and its regional affiliates are among the primary carriers serving Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport, along with other domestic Chinese carriers.

Notable facts

›Located in northeastern Yunnan Province, one of China's more mountainous and less accessible regions.
›Serves domestic routes including connections to Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Guiyang.
›The surrounding Zhaotong region is known for its apple production and scenic gorge landscapes.
›High-altitude mountainous terrain influences flight operations at the airport.
›The airport supports economic development and poverty alleviation efforts in a historically underserved area.

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Airlines serving this airport

China Southern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Routes

ZAT → KMGCZ · 737

ZAT → CKGMU · 733

ZAT → KMGMU · 737 733

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 7372 routes Boeing 737-3002 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport is an under-construction airport located in Zhaoyang district of Zhaotong City in Yunnan Province of Southwestern China. It was formerly called Zhaotong Hualuping Airport. Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport is about to operate in 2024, replacing the existing Zhaotong Airport.

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Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport

Airport serving Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

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