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Gateway to Xinjiang's historic Silk Road oasis city.
Location
Hami, China
Hami Airport (IATA: HMI, ICAO: ZWHM) is a civil airport serving Hami, a city in the eastern part of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. The airport connects this remote desert oasis to major Chinese cities, supporting both passenger travel and regional economic activity.
Hami is historically significant as a key stop on the ancient Silk Road, and the airport plays an important role in linking the region with the rest of China. It handles a modest volume of domestic traffic, with flights primarily to cities such as Ürümqi, Beijing, and other Chinese hubs.
The airport operates at an elevation suitable for the high-desert terrain of eastern Xinjiang and is managed under Chinese civil aviation authority oversight by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
Terminals
Hami Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic routes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Hami city center is available via taxi and shuttle bus services from the airport.
Airlines here
China Southern Airlines and other domestic Chinese carriers operate scheduled services from Hami Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the eastern part of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
- ›Primarily serves domestic routes within China.
- ›Hami is historically known as a key Silk Road oasis and for its famous Hami melons.
- ›The airport operates under CAAC regulations as part of China's civil aviation network.
- ›Serves as an important transport link for a region otherwise characterized by vast desert terrain.
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