Quzhou Airport (JUZ)

Quzhou Airport (JUZ) is a significant regional aviation facility located in the Guichi District, serving the city of Quzhou and the broader western Zhejiang Province, China. Situated approximately 3 kilometers east of the city center, the airport acts as a primary link for the region's industrial and historical sectors. The facility operates from a modern, 3,440-square-meter passenger terminal designed to handle domestic traffic efficiently. A distinctive and picturesque feature of the airport is that the civilian terminal is separated from the aircraft parking bays by a local lake, requiring passengers to traverse a scenic causeway for boarding, providing a unique arrival and departure experience in the Yangtze River Delta region. The technical infrastructure at Quzhou is robust, featuring a single asphalt runway (designated 06/24) that measures approximately 1,900 meters (6,234 feet) in length. Classified as a 4C standard airport, it is equipped to handle narrow-body commercial jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 models operated by major carriers like Air China and Shenzhen Airlines. The airfield is a dual-use facility, sharing its airside infrastructure with a military airbase, ensuring high operational standards and stringent security protocols. Recent expansion efforts, which began in 2024, have focused on increasing apron capacity and modernizing air traffic control facilities to accommodate over one million passengers annually. Passenger amenities within the Quzhou terminal are focused on modern comfort and essential services. The facility includes a selection of waiting areas with contemporary seating, several cafes and restaurants serving local Zhejiang cuisine, and retail kiosks offering regional specialty products and handicrafts. Essential services such as check-in counters, baggage handling systems, and assistance for differently-abled passengers are well-integrated into the layout. Free Wi-Fi is available for all travelers, and the compact design of the terminal ensure that walking distances are minimal. Its strategic location near the city center ensures that arriving passengers can reach the heart of Quzhou's business districts or the high-speed railway station in just 15 to 20 minutes via a well-organized ground transport network.