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Mengzi Air Base (蒙自 Honghe Mengzi Airport)

Mengzi Air Base (also 蒙自 Honghe Mengzi Airport) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,500 m). Home to the 130th Air Brigade, flying J-10 Vigorous Dragon.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇳 China
Location🇨🇳 China
Status Active
UsageDual
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
130th Air Brigade · J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates23.3944°N, 103.3344°E
IATA codeHMZ
Runways
14/32 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
Map
Map of Mengzi Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 180 km Luliang Air Base
  2. 242 km Yên Bái Air Base · 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Related
All Military Air Bases China Air Bases
Operating forces
🇨🇳 China People's Liberation Army Air Force
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Description

Honghe Mengzi Airport is an under-construction dual-use military and civil facility located in Mengzi City, Yunnan province, near the border with Vietnam. The airport is intended to replace the existing Mengzi Air Base.

The project was approved by the State Council and the Central Military Commission on October 9, 2012. Construction on the dual-use airport began in November 2020.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: J-10 Vigorous Dragon
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details recorded (official website, elevation, airport codes)
  3. JUN 62026 Updated ICAO code removed
  4. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  5. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated