Southwest China's gateway connecting Guizhou Province to the world.
Opened
1997
Location
Guiyang, China
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE/ZUGY) is the primary commercial airport serving Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province in southwestern China. Situated approximately 11 kilometers east of the city center in the Longdongbao area of Nanming District, it handles millions of passengers annually and serves as a key regional hub.
The airport has undergone significant expansion in recent decades to accommodate rapid growth in air travel demand driven by Guizhou's economic development and tourism industry. It connects Guiyang to major Chinese cities as well as international destinations across Asia.
As one of the busiest airports in Southwest China, Longdongbao plays a vital role in the regional aviation network, supporting both business travel and tourism to Guizhou's natural attractions, including Huangguoshu Waterfall and Zhangjiajie-adjacent destinations.
Terminals
The airport operates with a main terminal complex that has been expanded over the years to increase passenger handling capacity.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Guiyang city center via shuttle buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services, with travel time of approximately 30–40 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Guizhou Airlines, among other domestic and regional carriers.
Notable facts
›Located about 11 km east of Guiyang city center in Nanming District.
›Serves as an important gateway to Guizhou Province's growing tourism industry.
›Handles tens of millions of passengers annually, reflecting Guizhou's rapid economic growth.
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Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport is an international airport serving Guiyang, the capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, and the hub for Colorful Guizhou Airlines. The airport was opened on 28 May 1997 and adopted its current name on 19 January 2006. It is located 11 km (6.8 mi) southeast from Guiyang's city center. It is about 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) and has a 3,200-metre (10,500 ft) long, 45-metre (148 ft) wide runway, which can accommodate Boeing 747 or Airbus A330 widebody aircraft. The terminal is about 34,000 m2 (370,000 sq ft), available for over 2000 passengers departing and arriving per hour.