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Hengyang Nanyue Airport

Hengyang, China

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Hengyang Nanyue Airport

Hengyang, China
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Central Hunan's gateway serving Hengyang and Nanyue Scenic Area.

Opened
1993
Location
Hengyang, China
Hengyang Nanyue Airport (IATA: HNY, ICAO: ZGHY) is a civil airport located in Hengyang, Hunan Province, China. It serves as the primary commercial aviation facility for the Hengyang metropolitan area and provides air access to the nearby Nanyue衡山 (Mount Heng) scenic region, one of China's Five Great Mountains. The airport operates domestic routes connecting Hengyang to major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. It is a relatively small regional airport catering to the growing travel demand of Hengyang's population and the tourism sector attracted to the area's cultural and natural heritage. As part of China's broader aviation expansion strategy, Hengyang Nanyue Airport has undergone infrastructure improvements to accommodate increasing passenger traffic, though it remains a secondary airport compared to Changsha Huanghua International Airport, which serves the broader Hunan provincial capital.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and shuttle buses connecting the airport to downtown Hengyang, approximately 10–15 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines, among other Chinese domestic operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after both the city of Hengyang and the nearby Nanyue (Mount Heng) scenic area.
  • ›Hengyang is the second-largest city in Hunan Province, supporting steady regional demand.
  • ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes with no scheduled international services.
  • ›Mount Heng (Nanyue) is one of China's Five Sacred Mountains and a major tourism draw.
  • ›Changsha Huanghua International Airport serves as the main international hub for the wider Hunan region.
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Gateway to the sacred peaks and ancient culture of Hunan province

Hengyang Nanyue Airport serves Hengyang, a historically significant city in Hunan Province known for its proximity to Mount Nanyue, one of China's Five Sacred Mountains. The airport supports regional connectivity for a city that plays an important industrial and cultural role in central China. It handles domestic routes linking Hengyang to major Chinese cities, facilitating both tourism and business travel.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single domestic terminal handling all passenger arrivals and departures with standard check-in and security facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the arrivals hall
  • Ride-hailing apps including Didi Chuxing
  • Shuttle buses to Hengyang city centre
  • Private car hire arranged through hotels
Nearby Hotels
  • Hengyang Wanda Realm Hotel
  • Vienna Hotel Hengyang
  • Home Inn Hengyang
  • GreenTree Inn Hengyang
Dining

Food options inside the airport are limited to a small number of snack counters and basic Chinese fast food outlets within the terminal. Travellers seeking more varied dining are better served in Hengyang city centre, where local Hunan cuisine including spicy stir-fries and rice noodle dishes is widely available.

Traveller Tips
  • Download Didi Chuxing before arrival as English-language taxi communication can be challenging.
  • If visiting Mount Nanyue, book transport in advance as it is a popular pilgrimage and tourist destination.
  • Carry cash in Chinese yuan as card acceptance may be limited at smaller airport vendors.
  • Check domestic flight schedules carefully as route availability from Hengyang is more limited than from Changsha Huanghua International Airport.

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Hengyang Nanyue Airport
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Hengyang Nanyue Airport is an airport serving the city of Hengyang in Hunan province, China. Located in Yunji Town, Hengnan County, the airport is named after Mount Heng, also known as Nanyue. It replaced the old Bajialing Airport, which was shut down in 1995. Construction of the airport started on 7 January 2012 with a total investment of 656 million yuan, and the airport was opened on 23 December 2014, with an inaugural flight from Beijing Nanyuan Airport.

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