Liping Airport (HZH)

Liping Airport, officially known as Qiandongnan Liping Airport (IATA: HZH, ICAO: ZUNP), is a significant regional aviation hub serving Liping County in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province, China. Situated in a region renowned for its vibrant ethnic minority heritage, the airport serves as a critical gateway for cultural tourism and regional administration. It is notably recognized as one of China's first "Red Aviation Tourism Demonstration Airports," supporting both the city's historical importance and its status as a major center for the ethnic Dong group. The airport features a modern, compact passenger terminal building covering approximately 3,040 square meters, designed to efficiently manage domestic passenger flow. Classified as a 4C-level facility, the terminal is equipped with advanced automated check-in systems, specialized waiting lounges, and a robust baggage handling area. Infrastructure at the site includes a 2,200-meter primary runway and three dedicated aircraft stands, capable of accommodating modern narrow-body vessels such as the Boeing 737. Despite its modest scale, the terminal provides a high degree of comfort for travelers exploring the rugged and mountainous terrain of southeastern Guizhou. Flight operations at Liping are supported by major domestic carriers including China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines, with regular scheduled connections primarily linking the region to the hub at Changsha. These flights are fundamental for the local economy, connecting Liping's famous wooden architecture and traditional Dong Grand Song festivals with the national transport network. Ground transportation is well-developed, with dedicated airport shuttle buses providing rapid access to the county center and the Liping Coach Station, from where travelers can connect to the high-speed rail network at Congjiang. The airport remains a vital link for the preservation and promotion of the region's unique cultural landscape.