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Jinchang Jinchuan Airport
Jinchang, China
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Routes out
4
Destinations
ZLJC
ICAO
4740 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to China's nickel capital in Gansu Province.
Opened
2014
Location
Jinchang, China
Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (IATA: JIC, ICAO: ZLJC) is a domestic civil airport serving Jinchang, a city in Gansu Province, northwestern China. Jinchang is widely known as the "Nickel Capital of China" due to the massive Jinchuan nickel and copper deposits mined there.
The airport supports regional air connectivity for a city that is primarily an industrial hub, facilitating both business travel related to mining operations and general passenger traffic. Given Jinchang's relatively small population and remote location, the airport operates on a limited route network primarily connecting to major Chinese cities.
Flights to destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, and other key Chinese cities are offered by domestic carriers, helping integrate this industrial city into China's broader aviation network.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Jinchang city center is available via taxi and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Major Chinese domestic carriers including Air China and China Eastern have operated routes serving Jinchang Jinchuan Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Jinchang is home to the Jinchuan Group, one of the world's largest nickel producers.
- ›The airport serves a predominantly industrial travel market tied to mining and metallurgy.
- ›JIC operates exclusively domestic routes within China.
- ›Jinchang's remote location in Gansu Province makes air travel an important connectivity option.
- ›The airport's elevation is relatively high due to Gansu Province's plateau terrain.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (4 destinations)
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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
JIC → XIYGS · ERJ
JIC → LHWGS · ERJ
JIC → NAYKN · 737
JIC → JGNKN · 737
JIC → JGNMU · 737
JIC → NAYMU · 737
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