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Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

Dunhuang, China
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Gateway to the ancient Silk Road and Mogao Caves.

Opened
1982
Location
Dunhuang, China
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (IATA: DNH, ICAO: ZLDH) serves Dunhuang, a historically significant city in Gansu Province, China, located on the ancient Silk Road. The airport is a key entry point for visitors traveling to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mogao Caves, one of the world's most important Buddhist art sites. The airport handles a modest volume of domestic traffic, with seasonal peaks driven by tourism to Dunhuang's desert landscapes, including the Mingsha Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake. It was renamed to include 'Mogao International' to reflect its cultural significance and to attract greater tourist interest. While primarily serving domestic Chinese routes, the airport has seen gradual expansion in connectivity as tourism to the Dunhuang region has grown. It is operated under the broader civil aviation authority of China (CAAC).
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and limited international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis and shuttle buses are the primary means of ground transport connecting the airport to central Dunhuang, approximately 13 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Dunhuang include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, primarily offering domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after the renowned Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Dunhuang.
  • ›Dunhuang was a major hub on the ancient Silk Road trade routes.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,139 meters (3,737 feet) above sea level.
  • ›Tourism is the primary driver of passenger traffic, with significant seasonal fluctuations.
  • ›The airport serves as a critical access point to the Gobi Desert region of northwestern China.
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Routes

DNH → LHW3U · 319
DNH → URCCZ · E90
DNH → XIYCZ · E90
DNH → LHWGS · ERJ
DNH → URCJD · 320
DNH → HGHJD · 320
DNH → XIYMU · 320
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Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is an airport serving the city of Dunhuang in Gansu Province, China. Airport is located 12.7 kilometers from downtown Dunhuang. It is an important domestic tourist feeder airport and serves as a major alternate airport for Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in Xinjiang, as well as an emergency landing airport along Eurasian air routes. As of 2021, the airport had established partnerships with 13 airlines, operating 28 routes connecting 16 domestic cities.

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