IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Open Year: 2008
Cities Served: None
Status: In Operation
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is home to the Shapotou Desert Experimental Research Station and the touristy Shapotou area. These, along with Zhongwei city, are serviced by Zhongwei Shapotou Airport that lies 9 kms out of town. Cab takes 20 minutes to traverse the distance to the airport from Zhongwei and 40 minutes from Shapotou, which is further ahead of town. Joy Air, Juneyao and Sichuan Airlines serve routes to Yinchuan, Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing and Urumqi.