Dandong Langtou Airport (Chinese: 丹东浪头机场) is an airport serving the city of Dandong, Liaoning, China (IATA: DDG, ICAO: ZYDD).

Dandong Langtou Airport 丹东浪头机场 Dāndōng Làngtou Jīchǎng
Airport main building exterior
IATA: DDG ICAO: ZYDD
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Civil Aviation Administration of China
Serves	Dandong, Liaoning
Location	Tangchi, Zhenxing District, Dandong, Liaoning
Opened	29 April 1985 (37 years ago) (1985-04-29)
Elevation AMSL	9.1 m / 30 ft
Coordinates	40.025951°N 124.286906°E / 40.025951; 124.286906
Website	Dandong Airport
Map
DDG Location of the airport in Liaoning province
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 01/19 2,600 8,530 Concrete
Statistics (2021)
Passengers 243,068 Aircraft movements 2,622 Cargo (metric tons) 551.6

Airlines and destinations

History

Korean War

Antung Airfield was a major base for People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and Korean People's Air Force (KPAF) fighters during the Korean War used in the defense of the supply lines across the Yalu River to the North Korean city of Sinuiju and for engaging attacking USAF aircraft in the area that became known as MiG Alley.[1]

In November 1950 reconnaissance photos showed that the previous two gravel runways had been replaced by a 6,000 feet (1,800 m) concrete runway with hard-surfaced taxiways.[1]^: 245 By March 1951, the PLAAF had at least 75 MiG-15s based at Antung.[1]^: 296

Civil operations

On April 29, 1985, Dandong Langtou Airport officially started civil operations. The first route was Shenyang - Dandong - Dalian route operated by An-24 aircraft.[2] The first renovation was carried out on June 18, 1993. After the expansion, it categorized as Category 4C airport by CAAC.[3]

On April 17, 2014, the 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft) new terminal was officially opened.[2] It has also expanded an apron of 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft) and a parking lot and oil depot of 11,000 square metres (120,000 sq ft). After the expansion, Dandong Airport increased its capacity from the current 50,000 to 2 million passengers per year.[3]

Statistics

Facilities

There is an international waiting hall and two domestic waiting halls, together with 3 VIP lounges. The new terminal has 4 escalators, 5 elevators and a moving walkway. There are more than 1,000 waiting seats in the 3 waiting halls, as well as drinking water areas and mobile phone charging areas. Each departure hall is equipped with a baby care room, as well as an isolation room and emergency rescue hallway. The new terminal is also equipped with two jet bridges. The 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft) apron can park 6 narrow-body aircraft at the same time.[2]

Gallery

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  Interior of main arrivals and departures hall in 2015

See also

• List of airports in the People's Republic of China

References

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