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Yueyang Sanhe Airport

Yueyang (Yueyanglou), China

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Yueyang Sanhe Airport

Yueyang (Yueyanglou), China
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Gateway to Dongting Lake and historic Yueyang city.

Location
Yueyang, China
Yueyang Sanhe Airport (IATA: YYA, ICAO: ZGYY) is a civil airport serving Yueyang, a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province, China, situated on the eastern shore of Dongting Lake. The airport provides regional connectivity for a city historically known for Yueyang Tower, one of the Three Great Towers of southern China. The airport operates domestic routes primarily connecting Yueyang with major Chinese cities. It serves as an important transport hub for a region that includes significant industrial and petrochemical activity around the Dongting Lake area. Yueyang had previously relied on nearby Changsha Huanghua International Airport for major air travel, and Sanhe Airport was developed to improve local aviation access. The facility handles moderate passenger volumes consistent with a secondary Chinese city airport.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Yueyang is available via road, including taxis and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Chinese domestic carriers including Air China, China Southern, and regional operators serve routes from Yueyang Sanhe Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Yueyang is located on the northeastern shore of Dongting Lake, China's second-largest freshwater lake.
  • ›The airport serves a city famous for Yueyang Tower, a landmark dating back over 1,700 years.
  • ›Yueyang is a major inland port and petrochemical industrial center in Hunan Province.
  • ›The airport supplements connectivity previously dependent on Changsha Huanghua International Airport, roughly 100 km away.
  • ›Sanhe Airport primarily handles domestic routes within mainland China.
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Gateway to Dongting Lake's shores and Hunan's northern heartland

Yueyang Sanhe Airport is a regional civil airport serving Yueyang, a city on the northeastern edge of Hunan Province known for the historic Yueyang Tower and the vast Dongting Lake. The airport supports domestic connectivity for a city that sits at a key junction along the Yangtze River economic corridor. It handles a modest volume of traffic, primarily linking Yueyang to major Chinese hubs.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single domestic terminal handling all arrivals and departures with standard check-in, security, and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the arrivals forecourt
  • Ride-hailing apps (DiDi) accessible outside the terminal
  • Shuttle bus services connecting to central Yueyang
  • Private car hire arranged through local agencies
Nearby Hotels
  • Yueyang International Hotel
  • Days Hotel & Suites Yueyang
  • Vienna Hotel Yueyang
  • GreenTree Inn Yueyang
Dining

Food options within the terminal are limited to a small selection of casual Chinese eateries and snack counters offering local Hunan-style dishes. Travellers seeking a broader dining experience are better served by restaurants in central Yueyang, where spicy Hunan cuisine and fresh Dongting Lake fish specialties are widely available.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrange transport in advance as taxi availability at the airport can be limited during off-peak hours.
  • DiDi (China's ride-hailing app) is the most reliable and cost-effective way to reach the city centre.
  • Carry cash or ensure your mobile payment (Alipay or WeChat Pay) is set up, as card acceptance may be limited.
  • Allow extra time if visiting during the Yueyang Dragon Boat Festival period, when local transport sees high demand.

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Yueyang Sanhe Airport is an airport in the city of Yueyang in Hunan Province, China. Its construction was approved by the State Council of China and the Central Military Commission on 31 July 2013. The airport opened on December 26, 2018.

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