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Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China

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Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China

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Gateway to the Yellow River and Silk Road heartland.

Opened

1970

Location

Lanzhou, China

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW/ZLLL) serves Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province in northwest China, and is the primary air hub for the region. Located approximately 74 kilometers north of the city center in the Zhongchuan area of Yongdeng County, the airport connects Lanzhou to major Chinese cities and select international destinations. The airport has undergone significant expansion over the years to accommodate growing passenger traffic, with a new terminal and runway capacity additions completed in the 2010s. It plays a strategic role in China's development of its western interior regions, supporting tourism to Silk Road heritage sites and economic activity across Gansu Province. Lanzhou Zhongchuan serves as a hub for China Eastern Airlines and handles operations by numerous Chinese carriers. Annual passenger throughput has grown substantially, reflecting increased demand for air travel across northwest China.

Terminals

The airport operates a main passenger terminal complex, with a newer Terminal 2 having expanded capacity to handle millions of passengers annually.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include airport shuttle buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services connecting the airport to Lanzhou city center, a journey of roughly 60–75 minutes.

Airlines here

China Eastern Airlines serves as the primary carrier, with significant operations also conducted by Air China, China Southern Airlines, and several low-cost and regional Chinese carriers.

Notable facts

›Located about 74 km north of Lanzhou city center in Yongdeng County.
›Serves as a key gateway to Silk Road historical sites in Gansu Province.
›Sits at an elevation of approximately 1,947 meters (6,388 feet) above sea level.
›A high-speed rail link between the airport and Lanzhou has been planned and developed to improve connectivity.
›The airport is one of the busiest in northwest China by passenger volume.

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Airlines serving this airport

China Southern Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

China United

Xiamen Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

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Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is an international airport serving Lanzhou, the capital of Northwest China's Gansu province. It is located 71 kilometres (44 mi) northwest of downtown Lanzhou. It was opened in 1970 and serves as a major air hub for the province of Gansu and western China. Its newest main terminal opened in 2025 accommodates 87 gates divided over 4 piers.

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