How many airports are there in Xinjiang? Uncovering China’s vast network of northwest aviation hubs
As the largest provincial-level administrative region in China, the development of Xinjiang’s air transportation network has always attracted much attention. In recent years, with the advancement of the “Belt and Road” initiative and the prosperity of tourism, Xinjiang’s airport construction has accelerated, forming an aviation network covering the entire territory. This article will sort out the number, distribution and functions of Xinjiang airports in detail, and attach structured data tables to help you understand them at a glance.
1. Total number and classification of Xinjiang airports
As of 2023, Xinjiang will have25 civil airports(including military-civilian airports), it is one of the provinces with the largest number of airports in China. These airports can be divided into the following categories according to level and function:
| Airport type | Quantity | representative airport |
|---|---|---|
| international airport | 2 | Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, Kashgar International Airport |
| mainline airport | 5 | Yining Airport, Aksu Airport, Korla Airport, etc. |
| regional airport | 18 | Hotan Airport, Altay Airport, Tacheng Airport, etc. |
2. Regional distribution of Xinjiang airports
Xinjiang has a vast territory, and its airports cover all prefecture-level administrative regions. The following is the statistics of the number of airports in major regions:
| area | Number of airports | Covering cities |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Xinjiang | 10 | Urumqi, Altay, Yining, etc. |
| Southern Xinjiang | 12 | Kashgar, Hotan, Korla, etc. |
| Dongjiang | 3 | Hami, Turpan, etc. |
3. Xinjiang Airport Construction Plan
According to the "Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Civil Aviation "14th Five-Year Plan" Development Plan", Xinjiang will add multiple airports in the future to further enhance air transportation capabilities. The following are some of the planning contents:
| planning project | Estimated completion time | meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Taxkorgan Airport | 2024 | One of the highest airports in the world |
| Barkol Airport | 2025 | Improve the transportation network in Dongjiang |
| Wusu Airport | 2026 | Promote economic integration in northern Xinjiang |
4. The unique advantages of Xinjiang Airport
Xinjiang not only has a large number of airports, but also has the following salient features:
1.Broad geographical coverage: The airport network covers deserts, plateaus, grasslands and other terrains, solving transportation problems in remote areas.
2.Tourism drives strong: For example, Nalati Airport and Kanas Airport directly serve popular scenic spots and promote the development of tourism.
3.International hub function: Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is an important hub for Central Asian routes, connecting many countries in Europe and Asia.
5. Summary
Xinjiang's 25 airports have built an efficient and convenient aviation network, which not only meets the travel needs of local residents, but also provides strong support for economic development and opening up to the outside world. With the construction and upgrading of more airports, Xinjiang’s status as an aviation hub in the core area of the “Belt and Road Initiative” will be further enhanced.
In the future, the number and scale of Xinjiang airports are expected to continue to expand, injecting new impetus into coordinated regional development. Whether you are traveling for business or sightseeing, Xinjiang’s aviation network can provide you with a variety of choices.
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