Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport is the main air gateway for Yinchuan in north-central China and is classified as a large airport, so travellers can expect a busier, more fully equipped facility than a small regional field. Its aviation codes are INC and ZLIC, which are useful to know when checking tickets, baggage tags, or flight tracking apps. The airport operates on Asia/Shanghai time, the same standard time used across most of China, which helps keep planning simple for domestic and international passengers connecting onward.
About Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport is the main air gateway for Yinchuan in north-central China and is classified as a large airport, so travellers can expect a busier, more fully equipped facility than a small regional field. Its aviation codes are INC and ZLIC, which are useful to know when checking tickets, baggage tags, or flight tracking apps. The airport operates on Asia/Shanghai time, the same standard time used across most of China, which helps keep planning simple for domestic and international passengers connecting onward.
Airport overview
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport is the main air gateway for Yinchuan in north-central China and is classified as a large airport, so travellers can expect a busier, more fully equipped facility than a small regional field. Its aviation codes are INC and ZLIC, which are useful to know when checking tickets, baggage tags, or flight tracking apps. The airport operates on Asia/Shanghai time, the same standard time used across most of China, which helps keep planning simple for domestic and international passengers connecting onward.
Key facts
- Official name: Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
- City served: Yinchuan, China
- Airport type: large airport
- Elevation: 3743 ft (1141 m)
- Runway: 03/21, 11811 ft long, concrete, and lighted
- Official website: https://ningxia.cwag.com/
What this means for travellers
For most visitors, the long, lighted concrete runway is a good sign of a capable airport that can handle substantial commercial traffic and operate reliably in a range of conditions. The airport’s elevation of 3743 feet (1141 m) is also worth noting, especially for aviation-minded travellers, because altitude can influence aircraft performance even though passengers are unlikely to notice more than a normal takeoff profile. If you are planning arrival or departure logistics, it is smart to confirm flight details and airport services through the official website before travel, especially for transport options, terminal guidance, and any operational notices that may affect your trip.
Airlines
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Routes
Top routes from INC
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FAQ
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Yinchuan Hedong International Airport is located in Yinchuan, China (Asia), at coordinates 38.350°, 106.350°.
- Its IATA code is INC and its ICAO code is ZLIC.
- Yinchuan Hedong International Airport serves Yinchuan, China. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Yinchuan Hedong International Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Yinchuan Hedong International Airport sits at latitude 38.350° and longitude 106.350°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from INC include Air China, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
- Tracked destinations from INC include Xian and Beijing.
- Its address is Yinchuan, Ningxia, China, the phone number is +86 951 96111, the official website is http://www.ningxiaairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in China. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.