Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)
Yichang (Xiaoting), CN 🇨🇳 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
ZHYC
IATA
YIH
Elevation
673 ft
Region
CN-42
Local Time
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GPS Code: ZHYC
Local Code: Not available
Location: 30.554132° N, 111.482563° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) offers 64 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Donghai Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, China Eastern and others. Popular destinations from Yichang (Xiaoting) include Kunming Changshui Int'l, Shanghai Pudong Int'l, Jinan Yaoqiang, Xishuangbanna Gasa and Fuzhou Changle Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Kunming Changshui Int'l (KMG) 3
- Shanghai Pudong Int'l (PVG) 3
- Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA) 2
- Xishuangbanna Gasa (JHG) 2
- Fuzhou Changle Int'l (FOC) 2
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) 2
- Nanning Wuxu Int'l (NNG) 2
- Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l (CAN) 2
- Haikou Meilan Int'l (HAK) 2
- Taiyuan Wusu (TYN) 2
- Beijing Capital Int'l (PEK) 2
- Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l (SZX) 2
Newly Discovered
- Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l (CAN) new
- Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l (SZX) new
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Int'l (CGO) new
- Xi'an Xianyang Int'l (XIY) new
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l (HGH) new
- Nanning Wuxu Int'l (NNG) new
- Tianjin Binhai Int'l (TSN) new
- Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ) new
- Taiyuan Wusu (TYN) new
- Kunming Changshui Int'l (KMG) new
- Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l (DLC) new
- Beijing Capital Int'l (PEK) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Yichang Sanxia AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Donghai Airlines
EPA
/ DZ
|
11 | 187 | 11 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Tianjin Airlines
GCR
/ GS
|
14 | 180 | 14 | Feb 2, 2026 |
China Eastern
CES
/ MU
|
7 | 109 | 7 | Feb 2, 2026 |
China Southern Airlines
CSN
/ CZ
|
2 | 89 | 2 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Beijing Capital Airlines
CBJ
/ JD
|
5 | 83 | 5 | Feb 2, 2026 |
|
Air Changan
CGN
/ 9H
|
2 | 79 | 2 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Chengdu Airlines
UEA
/ EU
|
2 | 54 | 2 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Air China
CCA
/ CA
|
2 | 45 | 2 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Shanghai Airlines
CSH
/ FM
|
1 | 45 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Hainan Airlines
CHH
/ HU
|
4 | 43 | 4 | Feb 2, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14/32 |
10499 ft | 148 ft | CONC | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
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Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at a designated stand outside the arrivals hall. The trip to downtown Yichang is approximately 25 km and takes about 40-50 minutes, depending on traffic. The fare is metered and typically costs between 80-100 CNY.
Rental Cars
Several car rental agencies, including major Chinese providers like China Auto Rental (Shenzhou) and eHi Car Services, operate at the airport. It is advisable to book in advance. Note that foreign travelers usually require a valid Chinese driver's license to rent a vehicle, as an International Driving Permit (IDP) alone is generally not accepted.
Public Transportation
Airport shuttle buses are the main form of public transport. Key routes include:
- Airport Bus Line 1: Connects the airport to Yichang city center (terminating near Wanda Plaza).
- Airport Bus Line 2: Connects the airport directly to Yichang East Railway Station (宜昌东站) for high-speed rail connections.
Buses run in accordance with flight schedules. The fare is typically 20-25 CNY, and the journey takes approximately 40-60 minutes.
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