Gateway to Xinjiang's Altay Prefecture wilderness.
Opened
2014
Location
Fuyun, China
Fuyun Koktokay Airport (IATA: FYN, ICAO: ZWFY) is a small regional airport serving Fuyun County in the Altay Prefecture of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. It provides air connectivity to an otherwise remote area situated near the Irtysh River and the Koktokay scenic area, a nationally recognized geological park.
The airport supports regional tourism related to the Koktokay National Geopark, which is famous for its rare mineral deposits and dramatic canyon landscapes. Passenger volumes are modest, reflecting the sparse population and developing tourism infrastructure of the region.
As part of China's broader strategy to improve air access to remote western regions, the airport plays a role in linking Fuyun to major Chinese cities via connecting hubs, primarily through carriers operating under China's state aviation network.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a regional county-level airport.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Fuyun County seat is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, with limited public bus options.
Airlines here
China Southern Airlines and its regional partners have operated routes connecting Fuyun to hubs such as Ürümqi.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after both Fuyun County and the nearby Koktokay (Keketuohai) scenic area.
- ›Koktokay National Geopark, near the airport, is renowned for its rare earth and mineral mining history.
- ›Fuyun is located in the Altay Prefecture, one of the most remote regions of Xinjiang.
- ›The airport sits at a relatively high elevation consistent with the Altay mountain foothills terrain.
- ›Air access significantly reduces travel time compared to long road journeys across the Xinjiang steppe.
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