IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Open Year: 1936
Cities Served: None
Status: In Operation
The Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang is home to Yining (aka Gulja). The city is facilitated by Yining Airport for faster commute to other parts of the country. The most important route is Urumqi. Other frequented routes include Aksu, Kashgar, Tacheng, Karamay, Kuqa, Guangzhou, Turpan, Shihezi and Lanzhou. Air China, China Southern, China Express, Tianjin and Urumqi Airlines provide the most connections. Town center is 20 kms northeast, reached in 30 minutes by car.