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Zhongwei Shapotou Airport

Zhongwei (Shapotou), China

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Zhongwei Shapotou Airport

Zhongwei (Shapotou), China
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Routes out
2
Destinations
ZLZW
ICAO
4088 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to the Yellow River and Tengger Desert region.

Opened
2009
Location
Zhongwei, China
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (IATA: ZHY, ICAO: ZLZW) is a civil airport serving Zhongwei, a prefecture-level city in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northwestern China. The airport takes its name partly from the famous Shapotou scenic area, a popular tourist destination known for its desert-meets-river landscape where the Tengger Desert borders the Yellow River. The airport supports regional air connectivity for Zhongwei and facilitates tourism to the Shapotou National Nature Reserve and surrounding areas. It operates domestic routes connecting Zhongwei to major Chinese cities, making it an important transport node for a region otherwise reliant on road and rail.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Zhongwei is primarily provided by taxis and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Airlines including China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and other Chinese carriers operate routes to and from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after the Shapotou scenic area, famous for desert and Yellow River landscapes.
  • ›Located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northwestern China.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes connecting Zhongwei to major Chinese cities.
  • ›Supports tourism to the Tengger Desert and Shapotou National Nature Reserve.
  • ›Operates at a relatively high elevation typical of northwestern China's plateau terrain.
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Gateway to the desert dunes and Yellow River landscapes of Ningxia

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) serves Zhongwei City in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China, named after the famous Shapotou scenic area where the Tengger Desert meets the Yellow River. The airport opened to support growing tourism to one of China's most striking desert destinations. It handles a modest volume of domestic flights, primarily connecting Zhongwei to major Chinese cities.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the arrivals exit
  • Ride-hailing apps (DiDi) operable in Zhongwei area
  • Airport shuttle bus to Zhongwei city center
  • Private car transfers bookable through hotels
Nearby Hotels
  • Zhongwei Shapotou Desert Resort
  • Vienna Hotel Zhongwei
  • GreenTree Inn Zhongwei
  • Shapotou International Hotel
Dining

Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small selection of snacks, noodles, and beverages. The city of Zhongwei offers excellent Ningxia Hui cuisine, including hand-pulled noodles, lamb dishes, and local Yellow River fish. Visitors heading to Shapotou scenic area will find additional dining near the resort zone.

Traveller Tips
  • Book transportation to Shapotou scenic area in advance, as it is about 20 km from the city center.
  • Carry cash as card acceptance may be limited at smaller local establishments.
  • Summers are hot and winters are cold — dress accordingly and check desert tour weather conditions.
  • Allow extra time to clear security, as the terminal can be slow during peak tourist season.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Sichuan Airlines
3U

Routes

ZHY → PEK3U · 320
ZHY → XNN3U · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3202 routes
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Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
Encyclopaedia

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is an airport serving the city of Zhongwei in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. It is located 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) northwest of the city. The airport cost 370 million yuan to build and started operation on 26 December 2008. It was originally called Zhongwei Xiangshan Airport (中卫香山机场), but adopted the current name in August 2012 to promote the local tourist attraction Shapotou.

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