Nanchang Yaohu Airport
| Company type | Test flight facility and general aviation airport |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Nanchang , China |
Area served | Jiangxi province |
| Owner | Hongdu Aviation Industry Group Ltd. |
| Parent | Aviation Industry Corporation of China |
Nanchang Yaohu Airport () is located in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, and serves primarily as a test flight facility for Hongdu Aviation Industry Group Ltd., a leading Chinese aircraft manufacturer. Additionally, it operates as an airport catering to general aviation activities.
Facilities
Ranking as the second largest airport within Jiangxi province, Yaohu Airport spans an area of . It is equipped with a runway measuring in length and in width, alongside more than 100 parking spots for aircraft. The airport accommodates test flights for models including the Comac C919.
History
Established in 1951, Hongdu Aviation originally conducted its test flights at Nanchang Qingyunpu Airport. However, the surrounding urban growth around Qingyunpu Airport restricted its expansion capabilities. On 23 December 2009, an agreement was reached between the Jiangxi provincial government and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, parent company of Hongdu, to construct Yaohu Airport within Nanchang Aviation Industrial City as a replacement for Qingyunpu Airport. Construction commenced on 24 November 2016, and the airport began operations on 16 August 2018, with a total investment of 1.65 billion yuan.