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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
HOHHOT, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) — Hohhot Shenle International Airport, the first 4F-class airport in Inner Mongolia, successfully completed a test flight on Tuesday, marking the airport's transition from the construction stage to preparation for official operation.
Air China conducted a test flight lasting approximately 500 minutes. It confirmed that flight procedures, operational standards, runway surfaces, taxiway markings, and the airport's communication and navigation systems meet industry standards.
By 2030, the new airport terminal's annual passenger and cargo throughput are expected to reach 28 million passenger trips and 320,000 tons, respectively. Furthermore, the annual number of aircraft takeoffs and landings is projected to reach 244,000. It will be able to handle even large aircraft, including the Airbus A380.
Once operational, Shenle Airport will take over air travel services from Baita International Airport in Hohhot. It will thus become a key aviation hub in northern China, the primary backup airport for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei airport cluster, a first-class airport, and an important transportation hub for the Belt and Road Initiative.
As of June 21, 2025, China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) had 16 operating Class 4F airports, the highest class of airports in the world capable of handling large aircraft. -0-
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