Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK)
Heihe, CN 🇨🇳 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
ZYHE
IATA
HEK
Elevation
1047 ft
Region
CN-23
Local Time
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GPS Code: ZYHE
Local Code: Not available
Location: 50.171621° N, 127.308884° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) appears to be a small regional airport with a mixed, but generally neutral to slightly below average, traveler sentiment based on limited recent data. While there isn't extensive feedback, indications point to reasonable efficiency for domestic travel but potential shortcomings in amenities and the international arrival process.
What Travelers Love
- Efficient Security for Domestic Flights: For domestic travel, a 2-hour arrival time is generally sufficient, suggesting relatively quick security processing during normal hours. Expedited screening can reduce this to 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Straightforward Check-in: The airport has two check-in counters. User ratings indicate a generally acceptable experience for check-in.
- Basic Shuttle Bus Service: An airport shuttle bus connects to Heihe Railway Station, which is a hub for onward travel to places like Wudalianchi Global Geopark.
- Proximity to City and Border: The airport is conveniently located about 17 kilometers (10 miles) from Heihe city center and 14.5 kilometers (9 miles) from the Sino-Russian border.
Common Complaints
- Limited Terminal Facilities and Amenities: User ratings for terminal facilities and food and retail services are relatively low (47% each), suggesting a lack of diverse or high-quality options.
- Subpar Immigration/Customs and Baggage Claim: Immigration/customs and baggage claim received very low user ratings (20% each), indicating potential issues or dissatisfaction with these processes.
- No Dedicated First-Class Lounge: There is no dedicated waiting lounge for first-class passengers; they are directed to a cafe for seats and drinks.
- Potential for Longer International Wait Times: For international flights, a recommended arrival time of 3 hours (or 3 hours 30 minutes during peak hours) suggests that passport control and security can take a considerable amount of time. FlightQueue estimates a security wait time of 28 minutes and an 8-minute wait for passport control, though these might be average and not reflect peak international processing.
- Limited WiFi and Lounge Experience: User ratings for WiFi (55%) and lounge (40%) suggest these aspects could be improved.
Overall, Heihe Aihui Airport seems to serve its purpose as a small regional hub with decent efficiency for domestic departures. However, travelers should anticipate a basic experience with limited amenities and potentially longer wait times and less satisfactory processing for international arrivals, especially concerning immigration and baggage claim.
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Airport Routes
Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) offers 6 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern. Popular destinations from Heihe include Harbin Taiping Int'l, Daqing Sartu, Wudalianchi and Mohe Gulian.
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Top Airlines
Operating at Heihe Aihui AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
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Chengdu Airlines
UEA
/ EU
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4 | 13 | 4 | Jan 2, 2026 |
China Southern Airlines
CSN
/ CZ
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1 | 7 | 1 | Jan 2, 2026 |
China Eastern
CES
/ MU
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1 | 3 | 1 | Aug 16, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17/35 |
8202 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active |
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Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are the most common and convenient option. They are available outside the terminal, with availability corresponding to flight schedules. The trip to the Heihe city center is approximately 16 km (10 miles) and takes about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
Rental Cars
Car rental services are not widely available directly at the airport terminal. It is recommended to pre-book with a local rental agency in the city of Heihe if you require a vehicle. Note that a valid Chinese driver's license is required to rent and drive a car in China.
Public Transportation
An airport shuttle bus service connects the airport to the Heihe city center. The bus schedule is coordinated with flight arrival and departure times, making it a reliable and economical option for reaching key downtown locations.