Gateway to the ancient Silk Road oasis of Barkol.
Location
Barkol, China
Barkol Dahe Airport (IATA: DHH, ICAO: ZWLK) is a small regional airport serving Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County in the Hami Prefecture of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. It provides essential air connectivity to this remote area situated in the eastern Tian Shan mountains near the edge of the Gashun Gobi desert.
The airport operates limited scheduled domestic services, primarily linking Barkol to larger regional hubs in Xinjiang and other parts of China. Given the sparse population and remote geography, flight frequencies are modest and the airport serves primarily local residents and travelers to the area.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of a remote regional facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Barkol county seat is primarily available via taxi or private vehicle, with no established public bus service confirmed.
Airlines here
China Southern Airlines and possibly other Chinese regional carriers operate limited services to and from Barkol Dahe Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County in Xinjiang, China.
- ›Situated in a remote area near the Tian Shan mountain range.
- ›One of the smallest and least-trafficked airports in Xinjiang.
- ›Serves a county known for its Kazakh ethnic minority population and horse-racing culture.
- ›The surrounding region is historically associated with the ancient Silk Road trade routes.
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