Large airport · Xi'an, China
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
The total terminal building area exceeds 1.1 million square meters, making it one of the largest passenger airports in China, it is also the largest airport in Northwest China, and the second largest airport in Northern China. Its IATA code is XIY. Its ICAO code is ZLXY. It has 4 runways, longest 12,467 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,572 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Xi'an, China |
|---|---|
| IATA code | XIY |
| ICAO code | ZLXY |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 12,467 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 34.4422° N, 108.7624° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is known for
The total terminal building area exceeds 1.1 million square meters, making it one of the largest passenger airports in China, it is also the largest airport in Northwest China, and the second largest airport in Northern China.
History
The airport was the hub for China Northwest Airlines until the company was merged into China Eastern Airlines in 2002 and since then, China Eastern continues to operate as a hub at Xianyang.
Official website: https://www.xxia.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
thumb|200px|right|Figures along the Airport Express highway leading to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport Eight airport bus routes connect the airport well with the Xi'an and Xianyang city. There are also long-distance buses which connect the airport with Baoji, Yangling, Lintong, Hancheng, Hanzhong, Weinan, Tongchuan, Yan'an, Qingyang, and Pingliang. Xi'an Metro Line 14 between Xi'an Beizhan station and the airport was opened on 29 September 2019. The line extended to Heshao station on 29 June 2021. The airport is served by two stations; Airport W. (T1, T2, T3) station serves terminals 1, 2 and 3,
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Frequently asked questions
What is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport?
The total terminal building area exceeds 1.1 million square meters, making it one of the largest passenger airports in China, it is also the largest airport in Northwest China, and the second largest airport in Northern China.
What is the airport code for Xi'an Xianyang International Airport?
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport — its IATA code is XIY and its ICAO code is ZLXY.
Where is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport located?
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport serves Xi'an, China. Its coordinates are 34.4422° N, 108.7624° E.
How do I get to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport?
thumb|200px|right|Figures along the Airport Express highway leading to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport Eight airport bus routes connect the airport well with the Xi'an and Xianyang city. There are also long-distance buses which connect the airport with Baoji, Yangling, Lintong, Hancheng, Hanzhong, Weinan, Tongchuan, Yan'an, Qingyang, and Pingliang.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27205
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xi'an_Xianyang_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.