Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport

Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport Overview

  • IATA Code: SQD
  • ICAO Code: ZSSR
  • Location: Approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Shangrao city center and 47 kilometers (29 miles) from Mount Sanqing National Park.

Key Features

  • Serves: Primarily serves Shangrao and also accommodates nearby cities like Yingtan and Fuzhou in Jiangxi Province.
  • Construction:
    • Approved by the State Council of China in October 2011.
    • Construction began on July 8, 2012, with a budget of 666 million yuan (around $105 million).
    • Partially funded by a $50 million loan from the World Bank, marking the first aviation project in China financed by the World Bank.
  • Opening: The airport officially opened on May 28, 2017, with its inaugural flight operated by Sichuan Airlines from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport.

Accessibility

  • Distance to City Center: 8 km (5 miles) directly and 16 km (10 miles) by road.
  • Proximity to Attractions: Close to Mount Sanqing National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it convenient for tourists visiting this natural landmark.

Services and Facilities

Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport is equipped with modern facilities to accommodate both domestic and international travelers, including:

  • Passenger Terminals: Designed to handle a variety of flights with essential amenities for a comfortable travel experience.
  • Transportation Options: Accessible by taxis and shuttle services for convenient travel to and from the city center and nearby attractions.

Facilities

The airport has a 2,400-meter runway and a 6,000 square-meter terminal building.

Airlines and destinations

Airlines Destinations
Chengdu Airlines Chengdu, Zhoushan
China Eastern Airlines Harbin,[5] Kunming[5]
China United Airlines Beijing–Nanyuan, Huizhou
Shandong Airlines Jinan, Qingdao, Sanya
Shenzhen Airlines Shenzhen