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Huxian Air Base (户县 Huxian Airport)

Huxian Air Base (also 户县 Huxian Airport) is an active military air base in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (3,030 m). Home to the 1st Training Brigade, flying Y-7, Z-9 Haitun.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇳 China
Location🇨🇳 China
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
1st Training Brigade · Y-7, Z-9 Haitun
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates34.1531°N, 108.5997°E
Runways
08/26 · 3,030 m (9,941 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Huxian Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 54 km Lintong Air Base
  2. 172 km Chenggu Air Base
Related
All Military Air Bases China Air Bases
Operating forces
🇨🇳 China People's Liberation Army Air Force
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Description

Huxian Airport, located in Huyi District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, has a history of military use. During World War II, it was known as Huhsien (Yuehhsien) Airfield and served the United States Army Air Forces Fourteenth Air Force as part of the China Defensive Campaign from 1942 to 1945. Currently, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) operates the airport as a military base, referred to as Xi'an Air Base. The airport features one runway, designated 08/26, which has a concrete surface.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: Y-7, Z-9 Haitun
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. JUN 62026 Updated ICAO code removed
  4. JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  5. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated