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Lantian Air Base (蓝田 Luzhou Lantian Airport)

Lantian Air Base (also 蓝田 Luzhou Lantian Airport; ICAO ZULZ) is an active military air base in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,400 m). Home to the 59th Air Regiment, flying Y-8.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇳 China
Location🇨🇳 China
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1945
Year closed2018
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
59th Air Regiment · Y-8
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates28.8525°N, 105.3925°E
IATA codeLZO
ICAO codeZULZ
Runways
07/25 · 2,400 m (7,874 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Lantian Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 118 km Baishiyi Air Base
  2. 215 km Xinzhou Air Base
  3. 217 km Pengshen Air Base
  4. 249 km Fenghuangshan Air Base
  5. 260 km Qionglai Air Base
  6. 292 km Huangguoshu Air Base
Related
All Military Air Bases China Air Bases
Operating forces
🇨🇳 China People's Liberation Army Air Force
More People's Liberation Army Air Force bases
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Description

Luzhou Lantian Airport was a dual-use military and public airport located in Luzhou, Sichuan, China. Constructed in 1945, it initially supported an air route between China and India operated by the US Air Force during World War II. Civilian services were suspended in the 1960s. Subsequently, the airport was utilized by the People's Liberation Army Air Force for training purposes. Significant renovations and expansions were finalized in January 2001. Due to operational limitations, a new facility, Luzhou Yunlong Airport, was built. All flights were transferred to the new airport upon its opening on September 10, 2018, leading to the closure of Luzhou Lantian Airport.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: Y-8
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  4. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated