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    "addressCountry": "China",
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  "city": "Enshi (Enshi)",
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  "connection_tips": "Enshi Xujiaping Airport (ENH) is a critical regional aviation hub located in the heart of the Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hubei Province, China. For travelers, the most important connection tip is recognizing its role as the premier entry point for the world-famous Enshi Grand Canyon and the prefecture\u2019s unique karst landscapes. Commercial service is robust, with carriers like Air China, China Southern, and Loong Air providing frequent domestic links to major hubs such as Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG), and Wuhan (WUH). A significant operational factor at ENH is its location within a narrow mountain valley; this geography makes the airport highly susceptible to low-lying fog and sudden visibility changes, which frequently lead to morning flight delays or short-notice cancellations.\n\nConsequently, travelers should build significant flexibility into their itineraries, especially when connecting to onward international flights from Wuhan or Shanghai. The airport features a modern, unified terminal where check-in and arrivals are handled efficiently on separate levels. Ground transportation is straightforward, with the airfield situated just 4.5 kilometers from the Enshi city center; authorized taxis are readily available outside the arrivals hall for the 15-minute journey.\n\nArriving at the airport at least 2 hours before domestic departures is highly recommended, particularly during the peak summer and autumn tourism seasons when the facility can experience significant congestion. Within the terminal, passengers can find a selection of dining options featuring local Hubei cuisine and retail stalls selling traditional Tujia embroidery. Always confirm your flight status via the airline\u2019s mobile app before leaving your hotel.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Gateway to Enshi Grand Canyon UNESCO Geopark at this airport.",
    "Mountain valley prone to fog and delays at this airport.",
    "Tujia and Miao minority autonomous region at this airport.",
    "4.5Km from Enshi city center center at this airport.",
    "Traditional Tujia embroidery in terminal shops at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "ENH",
  "icao": "ZHES",
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  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 30.3202991486,
  "layover_planner_info": "Consider local transport options for layovers.",
  "longitude": 109.48500061,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Enshi Xujiaping Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "JIQ",
      "name": "Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WSK",
      "name": "Chongqing Wushan Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Enshi Xujiaping Airport (ZHES) serves the prefecture-level city of Enshi in China's Hubei Province, positioned at coordinates 30.32\u00b0 latitude and 109.49\u00b0 longitude in the mountainous Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, providing essential aviation access to this ethnically diverse region known for its spectacular karst landscapes, traditional Tujia and Miao minority cultures, and growing eco-tourism industry that showcases some of China's most pristine natural environments. The airport operates as a crucial transportation gateway for this culturally significant region that serves as home to indigenous minority communities while supporting growing domestic tourism to the area's UNESCO Global Geopark sites, traditional villages, and remarkable geological formations.\n\nAt 1,624 feet elevation in the Qing River valley, the airport operates a 2,600-meter runway (01/19) and a 12,000-square-meter terminal completed in 2010, accommodating 2.2 million annual passengers while serving the needs of the tourism industry, minority cultural preservation efforts, and regional economic development providing access to the spectacular natural attractions that make Enshi Prefecture a premier destination for Chinese eco-tourism and cultural heritage experiences. The airport enables efficient transportation for domestic tourists visiting the famous Enshi Grand Canyon, traditional Tujia stilt houses, and other natural and cultural attractions, as well as government officials and business travelers supporting regional development in this economically emerging area.\n\nOperational services focus on supporting the growing tourism industry and minority cultural preservation efforts while facilitating access to the remarkable natural heritage that defines the Enshi region, demonstrating aviation's important role in promoting sustainable tourism and economic development in China's ethnic minority areas. The airport represents vital infrastructure enabling cultural preservation and economic growth in southwestern Hubei, where reliable air transportation supports eco-tourism development, minority cultural programs, and regional connectivity that celebrates the unique heritage and natural beauty of the Tujia and Miao autonomous region.",
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