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Aksu Hongqipo Airport

Aksu (Onsu), China

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Aksu Hongqipo Airport

Aksu (Onsu), China
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Gateway to Xinjiang's ancient Silk Road city of Aksu.

Location
Aksu, China
Aksu Hongqipo Airport (IATA: AKU, ICAO: ZWAK) is a civil airport serving Aksu, a prefecture-level city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of northwestern China. The airport connects this historically significant Silk Road city to major Chinese hubs, supporting regional economic activity and local transportation needs. The airport primarily handles domestic flights within China, with connections to cities such as Ürümqi, Beijing, and other major Chinese metropolitan areas. It serves both commercial passengers and facilitates movement across the vast Xinjiang region. Aksu is an important agricultural and commercial center in Xinjiang, known for its cotton production and walnuts. The airport plays a key role in linking this relatively remote inland city to the broader national aviation network.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Aksu city is primarily served by taxis and shuttle buses.
Airlines here
China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines operate routes through Aksu Hongqipo Airport, along with regional carrier Xinjiang Airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of northwestern China.
  • ›Serves Aksu, a city historically significant as a stop on the ancient Silk Road.
  • ›Primarily handles domestic flights, with Ürümqi being a key connection.
  • ›The airport's name 'Hongqipo' refers to the local area where it is situated.
  • ›Aksu Prefecture is one of China's major cotton-producing regions, and the airport supports related commerce.
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Routes

AKU → CTUCA · 320
AKU → URCCZ · E90 73G
AKU → URCGS · 320 E90
AKU → URCHU · 738
AKU → URCKL · 737
AKU → CTUZH · 320
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Aksu Hongqipo Airport
Encyclopaedia

Aksu Hongqipo Airport is an airport located in Onsu County, serving the city of Aksu and the namesake prefecture, in the autonomous region of Xinjiang, China. It was formerly called Aksu Airport.

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