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Jinchang Jinchuan Airport

Jinchang, China

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Jinchang Jinchuan Airport

Jinchang, China
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ZLJC
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4740 ft
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Gateway to China's nickel capital in Gansu Province.

Opened
2014
Location
Jinchang, China
Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (IATA: JIC, ICAO: ZLJC) is a domestic civil airport serving Jinchang, a city in Gansu Province, northwestern China. Jinchang is widely known as the "Nickel Capital of China" due to the massive Jinchuan nickel and copper deposits mined there. The airport supports regional air connectivity for a city that is primarily an industrial hub, facilitating both business travel related to mining operations and general passenger traffic. Given Jinchang's relatively small population and remote location, the airport operates on a limited route network primarily connecting to major Chinese cities. Flights to destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, and other key Chinese cities are offered by domestic carriers, helping integrate this industrial city into China's broader aviation network.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Jinchang city center is available via taxi and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Major Chinese domestic carriers including Air China and China Eastern have operated routes serving Jinchang Jinchuan Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Jinchang is home to the Jinchuan Group, one of the world's largest nickel producers.
  • ›The airport serves a predominantly industrial travel market tied to mining and metallurgy.
  • ›JIC operates exclusively domestic routes within China.
  • ›Jinchang's remote location in Gansu Province makes air travel an important connectivity option.
  • ›The airport's elevation is relatively high due to Gansu Province's plateau terrain.
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Gateway to the Nickel Capital nestled among Gansu's rugged highlands

Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (IATA: JIC) serves Jinchang, a city in Gansu Province, China, built around one of the world's largest nickel mining and smelting complexes. The airport supports both business travel related to the mining industry and regional connectivity for local residents. It operates as a small regional facility linking Jinchang to major Chinese cities via domestic routes.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Private car hire and pre-arranged transfers
  • Local bus services connecting to Jinchang city centre
  • Hotel shuttle services from select properties
Nearby Hotels
  • Jinchuan Guesthouse
  • Jinchang Jinchuan Hotel
  • Local government guesthouses near city centre
Dining

In-airport dining options are limited given the terminal's small size, with basic snack counters and simple Chinese fare available. Travellers seeking broader dining choices should head into Jinchang city, where local restaurants serve Gansu-style noodle dishes and northwestern Chinese cuisine. Lanzhou-style beef noodles are a regional staple worth seeking out.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule in advance as route frequency can be limited on this regional airport.
  • Arrange ground transport ahead of time, as taxis outside peak hours may be scarce at the terminal.
  • Carry cash as card payment acceptance may be limited at smaller local establishments.
  • Dress in layers — Jinchang's elevation and inland location can produce significant temperature swings between day and night.

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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

JIC → LHWGS · ERJ
JIC → XIYGS · ERJ
JIC → JGNKN · 737
JIC → NAYKN · 737
JIC → JGNMU · 737
JIC → NAYMU · 737

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Jinchang Jinchuan Airport
Encyclopaedia

Jinchang Jinchuan Airport is an airport serving the city of Jinchang in Gansu Province, China. The airport was built with an investment of 343 million yuan, and was opened on 29 August 2011. It is the sixth civil airport in Gansu and the first to be built since 1982.

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