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Huaihua Zhijiang Airport

Huaihua, China

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HJJmedium airport

Huaihua Zhijiang Airport

Huaihua, China
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882 ft
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Gateway to western Hunan's scenic Zhijiang region.

Opened
2007
Location
Huaihua, China
Huaihua Zhijiang Airport (IATA: HJJ, ICAO: ZGCJ) is a domestic civil airport serving Huaihua, a prefecture-level city in western Hunan Province, China. The airport takes its name from Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County, the district where it is located, and provides air connectivity for a region that includes significant ethnic minority populations and historical sites. The airport primarily handles domestic routes connecting Huaihua to major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, operated by Chinese carriers. It serves as an important transport link for a mountainous area where road and rail travel can be time-consuming. Zhijiang is historically notable as the site where Japanese forces surrendered to Chinese Allied forces in 1945, and the airport region reflects this wartime heritage. The airport supports both tourism and business travel in the broader western Hunan area.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Huaihua city center is available via taxi and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Airlines including China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and other domestic carriers operate scheduled services from Huaihua Zhijiang Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County, approximately 40 km from Huaihua city center.
  • ›Named after Zhijiang, site of the Japanese surrender in the Chinese theater in August 1945.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes within mainland China.
  • ›Situated in a mountainous region of western Hunan Province.
  • ›Supports tourism to the Zhijiang Victory Memorial and surrounding ethnic minority cultural areas.
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Gateway to western Hunan's mountains, rivers, and ancient history

Huaihua Zhijiang Airport (HJJ) serves Huaihua, a key transportation hub in western Hunan Province, China. The airport takes its name from the nearby Zhijiang county, historically significant as the site of Japan's formal surrender in the Chinese theater in 1945. It connects this mountainous region to major Chinese cities, supporting both regional commerce and growing tourism to western Hunan's scenic landscapes.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — The airport's single terminal handles all domestic passenger operations with basic amenities and check-in facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the airport exit for city center transfers
  • Ride-hailing apps (DiDi) accessible for passengers with Chinese mobile payment
  • Shuttle buses connecting the airport to Huaihua city center
  • Private car rental services available through local agencies
Nearby Hotels
  • Huaihua Jinjiang Inn
  • 7Days Inn Huaihua
  • Home Inn Huaihua
  • Huaihua International Hotel
Dining

The terminal offers limited food and beverage options including basic Chinese fast food stalls and small cafés suitable for short waits. A wider selection of Hunan cuisine restaurants, known for bold and spicy flavors, can be found in Huaihua city center approximately 15–20 kilometers away. Local specialties such as Dong minority dishes and river fish are worth seeking out in the city.

Traveller Tips
  • Ensure you have Chinese mobile payment (WeChat Pay or Alipay) set up as cash-only options may be limited for transport apps.
  • Allow extra travel time as the road from the airport to Huaihua city center can be slow during peak hours.
  • Carry a printed or screenshot address in Chinese characters for your destination to assist taxi drivers.
  • If visiting Zhijiang County's Japanese Surrender Memorial, arrange transport in advance as direct links from the airport are limited.
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Airlines serving this airport

Potomac Air
BK
China Southern Airlines
CZ

Routes

HJJ → CSXBK · YN7
HJJ → CANCZ · E90
HJJ → CSXCZ · 320
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Huaihua Zhijiang Airport is an airport serving the city of Huaihua in Hunan Province, China. It is located in Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County, 31 kilometers from the city center. The airport was built in 1942 and was the second largest military airfield in the Far East for the Allies during World War II. On 21 August 1945 Japan officially surrendered to China near the airfield. Construction to convert the airport for civilian use was started in December 2002 and the airport was reopened in September 2004.

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