Ruoqiang Loulan Airport — Ruoqiang Town, China

Ruoqiang Loulan Airport (RQA) is located in Ruoqiang County within China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, near the ancient Silk Road site associated with the historical Loulan kingdom. The airport primarily supports domestic flights connecting this remote desert region to larger cities such as Urumqi, facilitating trade, administration, and limited tourism tied to the area's archaeological heritage. Ruoqiang's location near the Taklamakan Desert makes air travel especially valuable given the vast distances and harsh terrain separating it from other population centers. RQA's relatively modern facilities reflect broader Chinese government investment in connecting Xinjiang's far-flung communities. The airport remains a key link for this historically significant but sparsely populated area.