Dandong Langtou Airport
Airport in Liaoning, China
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Dandong Langtou Airport (IATA: DDG, ICAO: ZYDD) is an airport serving the city of Dandong, Liaoning, China. On 18 May 2025, Dandong Airport has closed due to the construction of the runway extension project[2]. Dandong Airport was officially resumed operation on 26 April 2026[1].
Dandong Langtou Airport 丹东浪头机场 | |||||||||||
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Airport main building exterior | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Civil Aviation Administration of China | ||||||||||
| Serves | Dandong, Liaoning | ||||||||||
| Location | Tangchi, Zhenxing District, Dandong, Liaoning | ||||||||||
| Opened | 21 December 1985 26 April 2026 (Resume operation)[1]. | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 9.1 m (30 ft) | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 40.025951°N 124.286906°E | ||||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||||
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  DDG Location of airport in Liaoning | |||||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 丹东浪头机场 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 丹東浪頭機場 | ||||||
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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.[3]
In November 1950 reconnaissance photos showed that the previous two gravel runways had been replaced by a 6,000 feet (1,800 m) concrete runway with hard-surfaced taxiways.[3]: 245 By March 1951, the PLAAF had at least 75 MiG-15s based at Antung.[3]: 296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.[4] The first renovation was carried out on June 18, 1993. After the expansion, it categorized as Category 4C airport by CAAC.[5]
On April 17, 2014, the 20,000 square metres (220,000 ft2) new terminal was officially opened.[4] It has also expanded an apron of 20,000 square metres (220,000 ft2) and a parking lot and oil depot of 11,000 square metres (120,000 ft2). After the expansion, Dandong Airport increased its capacity from the current 50,000 to 2 million passengers per year.[5]
On 18 May 2025, Dandong Airport has closed for due to the construction of the runway extension project[2].
Dandong Airport was officially resumed operation on 26 April 2026 with resuming flights between Dandong and Shanghai and Shenzhen is operated by China Southern Airlines. Flights between Dandong and Beijing was resumed on 1 May 2026 is operated by Air China[1].
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-metre (220,000 ft2) apron can park 6 narrow-body aircraft at the same time.[4]
Airlines and destinations
Gallery
Interior of main arrivals and departures hall in 2015
