Fuzhou Changle International Airport — Fuzhou (Changle), China

Fuzhou Changle International Airport, identified as FOC, opened in 1997 on a stretch of land near the mouth of the Min River, replacing an older, more cramped facility that could no longer accommodate the growing capital of Fujian province. The airport occupies Changle district, some distance from central Fuzhou, requiring a highway or, more recently, metro connection into the city. Fujian's coastal position facing Taiwan across the strait has historically shaped travel patterns through FOC, with cross-strait charter and scheduled flights becoming increasingly significant over the years. The airport also supports the region's substantial manufacturing and export economy, moving air cargo alongside passengers. Expansion projects have added terminal capacity and additional runway infrastructure to keep pace with Fujian's rapid economic growth, positioning FOC as an increasingly important secondary gateway on China's southeastern coast.