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Zhaosu Tianma Airport (ZFL)
Zhaosu Tianma Airport is the main gateway to Zhaosu County and the surrounding Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang. Compare transfer options to Zhaosu town, Tekes County and nearby highland and grassland destinations.
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About Zhaosu Tianma Airport
Zhaosu Tianma Airport is a domestic regional airport serving Zhaosu County in the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang. It began commercial operations in April 2022 and is notable as the first high-altitude plateau airport in Xinjiang.
The airport has a single passenger terminal of about 3,140 square metres, a 2,800-metre runway and five C-class aircraft stands. It is designed to serve regional and domestic routes and currently connects Zhaosu with destinations such as Urumqi, Kashgar, Aksu and Karamay.
Located southeast of Zhaosu town, the airport is roughly 11 km in a straight line and about 15 km by road from the county centre, with Tekes County around 50 km away. Travelers can continue by taxi, private transfer or car to Zhaosu and the surrounding grassland and mountain areas.
As a gateway to the Tianshan and the Ili valley tourism region, the airport improves access for visitors traveling to Zhaosu's scenic and grassland areas and supports domestic tourism and regional connectivity.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Zhaosu Tianma Airport operates a single passenger terminal building of approximately 3,140 square metres, used for domestic flights. The airport serves regional and domestic routes only and has no separate international or Schengen terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Zhaosu Tianma Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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