Dalian Yingchenzi/Xinzhaizi Air Base

Not applicable, as the airport remains operational. The future closure will be due to replacement by a new, larger, and more modern facility (Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport). The current airport is constrained by urban development, has limited expansion capacity, and its single runway is operating near its maximum capacity.

The site is a fully operational, major international airport and a key military air base.
- **Civilian Use:** It serves as the primary airport for Dalian, handling millions of passengers and significant cargo volumes annually. It is a focus city for China Southern Airlines and handles numerous domestic and international flights.
- **Military Use:** It continues to host a PLAAF fighter regiment, and military aircraft are frequently seen operating from the airfield. The military facilities are located on the northern side of the airport.
- **Infrastructure:** It operates with a single runway (10/28) and a modern terminal building that has undergone several expansions.

The airport has a long and significant history.
1. **Origins:** It was originally built in 1927 during the Japanese occupation of Dalian (then known as Dairen) and served as Dairen Zhoushuizi Airfield.
2. **Military Base:** After World War II, it was used by the Soviet Air Force before being handed over to the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) in the 1950s. It remains an important PLAAF air base to this day, sharing the facilities with civilian operations.
3. **Civilian Operations:** In 1973, it was converted to a dual-use airport, opening for domestic civilian flights. International flights began in the 1990s.
4. **Economic Hub:** It grew to become the busiest airport in Northeast China and a major hub for airlines like China Southern. It has been a critical gateway for passengers and cargo for the entire Liaodong Peninsula, supporting Dalian's economic development as a major port and industrial city.

There are no prospects for reopening because the airport is currently open. The key future plan is its **replacement and subsequent closure**. The new Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport is a massive engineering project being built on reclaimed land off the coast. Once it becomes operational, all civilian air traffic will be transferred from Zhoushuizi. The future of the Zhoushuizi airport site after its closure has not been officially finalized, but it is expected that the valuable urban land will be redeveloped for commercial, residential, or public use, while the military portion may or may not remain.