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Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

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Central China's premier aviation gateway serving Wuhan.

Opened
1995
Location
Wuhan, China
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province in central China. Situated in the Huangpi District approximately 26 kilometers north of the city center, it serves as a major hub for domestic and international air travel in the region. The airport has undergone significant expansion over the years, including the addition of Terminal 3, which opened in 2017 and greatly increased the airport's passenger handling capacity. It is one of the busiest airports in central China, handling tens of millions of passengers annually. Wuhan Tianhe serves as a hub for China Eastern Airlines and operates flights to numerous domestic destinations as well as international routes across Asia, Europe, and beyond. The airport plays a strategic role in connecting central China to global markets.
Terminals
The airport operates three passenger terminals, with Terminal 3 being the largest and most modern, opened in 2017 to significantly expand capacity.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Wuhan via the Wuhan Metro Line 2 extension, taxis, and express shuttle buses serving the city center.
Airlines here
China Eastern Airlines uses Wuhan Tianhe as a hub, with additional services provided by Air China, China Southern Airlines, and various international carriers.
Notable facts
  • Terminal 3 covers approximately 490,000 square meters and handles the majority of passenger traffic.
  • The airport handled over 27 million passengers in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted operations.
  • Wuhan was the origin of the COVID-19 outbreak in late 2019, leading to a complete closure of the airport in early 2020.
  • The airport is located in Huangpi District, roughly 26 kilometers north of downtown Wuhan.
  • ICAO code ZHHH reflects the airport's location in central China's Hubei Province.
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Route map (66 destinations)

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Routes

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WUH → JJN3U · 319
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WUH → SZXCZ · 733 738 320
WUH → XMNCZ · 73G 738
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Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is an international airport serving Wuhan, the capital of South Central China's Hubei province. It was opened on 15 April 1995, replacing the old Wuhan Wangjiadun Airport and Nanhu Airport as the major airport of Wuhan. The airport is located in Wuhan's suburban Huangpi District, around 26 km (16 mi) to the north of Wuhan city center.

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