Ezhou Huahu Airport (EHU)

Ezhou Huahu Airport (ZHEC) serves as Asia's largest dedicated cargo hub, positioned strategically in Ezhou City, Hubei Province, China, at coordinates 30.34° latitude and 115.03° longitude approximately 70 kilometers from Wuhan, designed specifically as a freight-focused facility to support China's rapidly growing e-commerce and logistics industries. The airport features state-of-the-art cargo terminal facilities optimized for high-volume package sorting, automated material handling systems, and efficient ground transportation connections that enable rapid distribution throughout central China's manufacturing and population centers, supporting the country's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative logistics objectives. Developed as a specialized cargo airport rather than a traditional passenger facility, Ezhou Huahu represents a revolutionary approach to aviation infrastructure designed to handle the explosive growth in online shopping and express delivery services that have transformed China's economy. The facility incorporates advanced technology including automated sorting systems, temperature-controlled storage areas, and sophisticated tracking capabilities that enable 24-hour cargo operations supporting major Chinese and international logistics companies including SF Express, which operates its primary hub from this strategically located facility. Operational services focus exclusively on cargo and freight operations rather than passenger travel, with the airport serving as a critical node in China's national logistics network connecting manufacturers with consumers across Asia and beyond. The facility demonstrates China's commitment to developing next-generation aviation infrastructure optimized for the digital economy, where cargo airports play increasingly important roles in supporting e-commerce growth, international trade, and the efficient movement of goods across vast geographic distances in the world's most populous nation.