Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (IATA: KMG, ICAO: ZPPP) was the main airport serving Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, China. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) south-east of metropolitan Kunming. Originally built in 1923, the airport had been renovated numerous times into a modern facility before closing on 28 June 2012. It was a major hub for China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, and Lucky Air. The airport has been replaced by the new Kunming Changshui International Airport. As of 2021, Wujiaba Airport has been demolished and the land will be fully redeveloped before the end of 2021.
Kunming Wujiaba International Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Defunct | ||||||||||
| Serves | Kunming | ||||||||||
| Location | Kunming, Yunnan, China | ||||||||||
| Opened | 1923 | ||||||||||
| Closed | 28 June 2012 | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,895 m / 6,217 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 24°59′32″N 102°44′36″E | ||||||||||
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KMG Location of the airport in Yunnan | |||||||||||
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Source: List of the busiest airports in China | |||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 昆明巫家壩國際機場 | ||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 昆明巫家坝国际机场 | ||||||||
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