Zhongwei Shapotou Airport — Zhongwei (Shapotou), China

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, coded ZHY, serves the city of Zhongwei in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, a destination known for the Shapotou Desert scenic area where the Tengger Desert meets the Yellow River. The airport supports domestic flights connecting Zhongwei to major Chinese cities, facilitating growing tourism interest in Ningxia's striking desert landscapes, sand dunes, and river rafting attractions. ZHY has helped open this once-isolated region to broader travel markets, complementing Zhongwei's historical role along ancient trade routes. The airport reflects China's ongoing investment in regional aviation infrastructure to support tourism-driven economic development in Ningxia province.