🇨🇳 Zhengzhou Shangjie Airport

Zhengzhou Shangjie Airport (HSJ) is a general aviation airport located in the Shangjie District of Zhengzhou, Henan, China,.

• History and Development: Established in 1958 as a second-category airfield, it initially supported aerial photography, geological exploration, agricultural crop dusting, and sports pilot/parachutist training. In 2011, it became the core of the Zhengzhou General Aviation Experimental Zone, undergoing significant reconstruction.
• Runway and Infrastructure: The airport features a modernized runway, widened to 45 meters and lengthened to 2,000 meters, capable of accommodating light propeller aircraft and mid-size business jets. It includes new hangars, a control tower, and a modern facility for private aviation passengers (FBO).
• Current Use: HSJ is a key hub for general aviation in the region, hosting private jets, pilot training flights, and aerial photography and agricultural operations. It possesses a dedicated airspace zone for test and training flights, making it attractive to flight schools.
• Events: Since 2014-2015, the airport has regularly hosted the Zhengzhou Air Show, transforming it into a tourist attraction and exhibition center for light aviation.

*Sources researched: kupi.com, ourairports.com, fallingrain.com, travelchinaguide.com*