Northeast China's premier gateway connecting Shenyang to the world.
Opened
1989
Location
Shenyang, China
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (IATA: SHE, ICAO: ZYTX) is the main commercial airport serving Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province in northeastern China. It is one of the busiest airports in the northeastern region of the country, handling tens of millions of passengers annually and serving as an important hub for both domestic and international air travel.
The airport is located approximately 20 kilometers north of Shenyang's city center and operates flights to numerous domestic destinations across China as well as international routes to destinations in Asia, including South Korea, Japan, and other regional cities. It plays a key economic role for the industrial and commercial hub of northeastern China.
Taoxian Airport has undergone significant expansion and modernization over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand, with ongoing infrastructure improvements to increase capacity and enhance the passenger experience.
Terminals
The airport operates multiple terminal buildings, with Terminal 3 being the primary facility handling the majority of domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Shenyang city center via shuttle bus services and taxi, with metro Line 2 providing a rail link to the urban area.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Shenyang Taoxian include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and international carriers such as Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
Notable facts
›Located approximately 20 km north of Shenyang city center in Shenbei New District.
›Serves as a key aviation hub for Liaoning Province and the broader northeastern China region.
›The airport handles both domestic and international cargo operations in addition to passenger services.
›Shenyang is the largest city in northeastern China, and the airport reflects its status as a regional economic center.
›The airport's ICAO code ZYTX places it within the Shenyang FIR (Flight Information Region).
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Shenyang Taoxian International Airport is an international airport serving Shenyang, the capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province. It is located about 20 km (12 mi) south of the city center in Hunnan District. It is a hub for China Southern Airlines and was the 21st busiest airport in China with 24,938,062 passengers in 2025.