On the afternoon of May 7th, the Information Office of the Hunan Provincial People’s Government held a press conference to announce the latest progress of Hunan’s pilot work in holistic low-altitude airspace management and reform. By 2035, Hunan will build a “1+13+N” general aviation airport network to achieve the goal that every county has access to a general aviation airport and every township has access to a temporary heliport.

General aviation airport is the foundation for developing the general aviation industry and an essential guarantee for the taking-off and landing of general aviation flights.

The Plan for General Aviation Airport Network of Hunan Province (2021-2035) was formulated and issued. It specified that a “1+13+N” general aviation airport network would be built. "1" refers to a province-wide general aviation airport hub in Changsha. “13” refers to the building of central general aviation airports in 12 cities and one prefecture. "N" refers to other general aviation airports and heliports.

During the 14th Five-year Plan period, Hunan Province plans to build 54 general aviation airports at A2 level or above in counties, cities, or districts, where the local governments have high level of motivation; the general aviation industry is well developed; the needs for air transport are vital; and, other modes of transportation are insufficient.

Between 2026 and 2035, the province will continue to promote the construction of 57 general aviation airports at A2 level or above.

More than 3,000 heliports will be built in townships, scenic areas at 3A level or above, hospitals at the county level or above, and expressway service areas.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.
 
Translator: Xiao Juan
 
Chinese source: Voice of China