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Tianshui Maijishan Airport

Tianshui (Maiji), China

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Tianshui Maijishan Airport

Tianshui (Maiji), China
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Gateway to Tianshui's ancient Silk Road heritage.

Opened
2009
Location
Tianshui, China
Tianshui Maijishan Airport (IATA: THQ, ICAO: ZLTS) is a regional civil airport serving Tianshui, a historically significant city in Gansu Province, northwestern China. The airport takes its name from the nearby Maijishan Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Buddhist cliff carvings and sculptures. The airport handles domestic routes connecting Tianshui to major Chinese cities, supporting both tourism and regional economic activity. It operates under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and serves as an important air link for a region that is otherwise primarily accessible by road and rail. As a smaller regional facility, Tianshui Maijishan Airport has seen gradual expansion of routes in recent years, reflecting growing tourism interest in the Maijishan Grottoes and broader Silk Road destinations in Gansu Province.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to central Tianshui city is primarily available via taxi and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Airlines serving Tianshui Maijishan Airport include China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines, offering domestic connections.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after the nearby Maijishan Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›Located in Gansu Province along the historic Silk Road corridor.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes to major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an.
  • ›Tianshui is one of the oldest inhabited areas in China, with history spanning thousands of years.
  • ›The airport supports growing tourism to the Maijishan scenic area, which contains over 7,000 Buddhist sculptures.
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Gateway to ancient cliff sculptures amid the Qinling Mountain landscapes

Tianshui Maijishan Airport serves the historic city of Tianshui in Gansu Province, named after the famous Maijishan Grottoes, one of China's four great Buddhist cave temple complexes. The airport connects this culturally rich inland city to major Chinese hubs, supporting both tourism and regional commerce. Its location in the Wei River valley reflects the ancient Silk Road heritage that defines the broader Tianshui region.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — Single domestic terminal handling all arrivals and departures with standard check-in, security, and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the arrivals hall to central Tianshui
  • Shuttle buses connecting the airport to Tianshui city centre
  • Private car hire and ride-hailing via DiDi app
  • Hotel transfer services arranged through major local hotels
Nearby Hotels
  • Tianshui Grand Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Tianshui
  • Jinjiang Inn Tianshui
  • Longcheng International Hotel
Dining

Food options inside the airport are limited to a small selection of Chinese snacks, noodles, and beverages at the terminal cafe. The nearby city of Tianshui offers far richer dining, including local Gansu specialties such as hand-pulled noodles, lamb dishes, and Tianshui-style pancakes. Visitors are advised to eat well in the city before heading to the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Book ground transport in advance as taxi availability outside peak hours can be limited at this regional airport.
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as the terminal is small but security queues can build quickly during holiday periods.
  • The Maijishan Grottoes are approximately 45 km from the airport — plan a dedicated half-day trip with a local guide.
  • Download the DiDi app before arrival for convenient and affordable rides between the airport and city attractions.
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Encyclopaedia

Tianshui Maijishan Airport, or Tianshui Air Base, is a dual-use military and civil airport serving the city of Tianshui in Gansu Province, China. It is located in Maiji District of Tianshui, 50 kilometres from the tourist destination of Maijishan after which it is named.

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