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Gateway to the Yi heartland and China's space launch center.
Opened
1994
Location
Xichang, China
Xichang Qingshan Airport (IATA: XIC, ICAO: ZUXC) is a civil aviation airport serving Xichang, the seat of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China. The airport connects this mountainous southwestern region to major Chinese cities including Chengdu, Chongqing, and Beijing.
Xichang is widely known as the home of the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, one of China's primary rocket launch facilities, making the city a significant destination for aerospace-related travelers and researchers. The surrounding Liangshan region is also known for its rich Yi ethnic minority culture and scenic landscapes.
The airport operates domestic routes primarily served by Chinese carriers, functioning as an important regional hub for a prefecture that is otherwise relatively isolated due to the rugged terrain of the Sichuan highlands.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 12 kilometers from central Xichang, with taxi and shuttle bus services connecting passengers to the city.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving Xichang Qingshan Airport include Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Serves Xichang, home to one of China's most important satellite and rocket launch centers.
- ›Located in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, a region with significant Yi ethnic minority heritage.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,590 meters (5,217 feet) above sea level.
- ›Operates exclusively domestic routes connecting to major Chinese cities.
- ›The surrounding mountainous terrain makes air travel a critical transport link for the region.
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