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Xiangyang Liuji Airport

Xiangyang (Xiangzhou), China

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Xiangyang Liuji Airport

Xiangyang (Xiangzhou), China
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Destinations
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234 ft
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Central China's gateway serving the historic city of Xiangyang.

Opened
1986
Location
Xiangyang, China
Xiangyang Liuji Airport (IATA: XFN, ICAO: ZHXF) is a civil airport serving Xiangyang, a major city in northwestern Hubei Province, China. The airport connects the city to numerous domestic destinations across mainland China and supports the region's growing economic activity. Xiangyang is an important historical and industrial city, and the airport plays a key role in facilitating business and leisure travel for the broader Xiangyang metropolitan area. The facility has undergone expansion and upgrades in recent years to accommodate increasing passenger demand. The airport primarily handles domestic routes, with airlines offering connections to major hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, among other Chinese cities.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Xiangyang is available primarily via taxi, shuttle bus, and private car services.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Hubei Province in central China.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes within mainland China.
  • ›Xiangyang is one of the largest cities in Hubei Province by area.
  • ›The airport supports regional economic development in northwestern Hubei.
  • ›Flight connections link Xiangyang to major Chinese hub airports including Beijing Capital and Shanghai Pudong.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the ancient Han River city of Xiangyang, central China

Xiangyang Liuji Airport serves Xiangyang, a historically significant city in northwestern Hubei Province straddling the Han River. The airport supports regional connectivity for a city long known as a strategic military and commercial hub during China's imperial dynasties. It handles domestic routes linking Xiangyang to major Chinese cities as the region continues to grow economically.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — The single passenger terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures at Xiangyang Liuji Airport.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the arrivals forecourt
  • Ride-hailing apps (DiDi) accessible outside the terminal
  • Airport shuttle buses connecting to downtown Xiangyang
  • Private car hire and chauffeur services bookable in advance
Nearby Hotels
  • Xiangyang International Hotel
  • Vienna Hotel Xiangyang
  • Hanting Express Xiangyang
  • Holiday Inn Express Xiangyang
Dining

Inside the terminal, travellers will find a modest selection of Chinese fast food stalls and cafés serving noodles, dumplings, and light snacks. The surrounding Xiangyang city centre offers a richer culinary scene, particularly along the Han River waterfront, with local specialties such as beef noodle soup and regional Hubei dishes readily available.

Traveller Tips
  • Carry cash in RMB as card acceptance at smaller airport vendors may be limited.
  • Book DiDi rides in advance during peak travel periods as taxi queues can be long.
  • Xiangyang's ancient city wall and襄阳古城 are a short drive from the airport and worth a visit.
  • Check in early as the terminal is compact and security queues can build up quickly before peak departures.

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Route map (9 destinations)

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Routes

XFN → PEKCA · 738
XFN → SZXCA · 319
XFN → XMNCZ · 738
XFN → CANCZ · 738
XFN → HGHG5 · CR9
XFN → CKGG5 · CR9
XFN → PVGHO · 320
XFN → SZXHU · 738
XFN → NAYKN · 737
XFN → NAYMU · 737
XFN → WUHMU · EMB
XFN → PEKZH · 737
XFN → SZXZH · 319
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Xiangyang Liuji Airport
Encyclopaedia

Xiangyang Liuji Airport is located in the northeast corner of Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, about 18 kilometers from the city center. It covers an area of 1876 mu at an altitude of 72 meters. The airport officially opened on December 14, 1989. It was built by the local government with an investment of more than 30 million yuan over three years, becoming the first civilian airport in China to be newly built with local funding. The airport has a 2,400-meter-long runway. It operates routes to Beijing, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Haikou, Chongqing, Xi'an, and Hangzhou. There are two daily flights to Beijing, three to Wuhan, and one daily to the other destinations.

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