๐จ๐ณ Tangbu, China
Wuzhou Xijiang Airport is the replacement airport for Wuzhou, opened in January 2019 at Tangbu in Teng County after the closure of the older Changzhoudao airfield. Public airport references consistently place it about `20 km` from central Wuzhou, with a class `4C` runway around `2,500-2,600 m` long and an `8,000 sqm` terminal, which is the core infrastructure that defines the field.
That matters because WUZ is part of China's standard secondary-city airport buildout rather than a historic city-centre field. Its purpose is to give Wuzhou a modern domestic gateway with room for growth, while supporting the city's position on the Xijiang and within the broader Guangxi transport network. The airport's opening was a reset in capacity and operating standards more than an incremental upgrade.
So the terminal story here is modernization and relocation: WUZ is a newer out-of-town airport built to replace an older constrained field, with a compact modern terminal and enough runway to support regular domestic jet and regional services without trying to read like a major-hub airport.
Wuzhou Xijiang Airport represents a major infrastructure investment for Guangxi Province, opening in January 2019 after 1. 765 billion yuan construction cost to replace the older Wuzhou Changzhoudao Airport. The airport's single terminal building spans two floors with arrival and departure halls both located on the ground level, streamlining passenger flow and reducing connection times. Shanghai Airlines provides additional connectivity options alongside regional carriers. The facility represents Guangxi's commitment to improved regional connectivity and economic development through enhanced aviation infrastructure.
The modern facility serves 6 destinations with 5 airlines, primarily focusing on domestic routes throughout China with no current international service. Located in Tangbu town, Teng County, the airport sits 20 kilometers from Wuzhou city center, requiring taxi or private transport for ground access. Weather in subtropical Guangxi can affect operations during typhoon season and heavy rainfall periods.
Chengdu Airlines leads operations with 8 weekly departures, making the Chengdu route the most popular with 4 weekly flights representing 23% of all departures. The 2,600-meter class 4C runway and 8,000-square-meter terminal can handle substantial aircraft and are designed to accommodate projected growth to 750,000 passengers and 6,000 tons of cargo annually by 2025. Ground transportation planning is essential as public transport options to the airport remain limited.
โข Ground transport: Verify flight schedules and local transport in advance.
โข Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
โข Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.
โข Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.
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Minimum domestic connection:
30 minutes
International connections:
60 minutes
Interline transfers:
90 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources