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Hetian Air Base (和田 Hotan Airport)

Hetian Air Base (also 和田 Hotan Airport; ICAO ZWTN) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (3,200 m).

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇳 China
Location🇨🇳 China
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1957
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates37.0400°N, 79.8617°E
Elevation1,424 m (4,672 ft)
IATA codeHTN
ICAO codeZWTN
Runways
11/29 · 3,200 m (10,499 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Hetian Air Base
Related
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Operating forces
🇨🇳 China People's Liberation Army Air Force
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Description

Hotan Kungang Airport is located in Hotan, Xinjiang, China, and was opened in 1957. It operates as a public airport under the Xinjiang Airport Group. The facility also accommodates military operations, with the People's Liberation Army stationing aircraft there and utilizing the airport for testing next-generation fighters.

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  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
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  3. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated