Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located in the central section of the Chuanxi Plain and is 16km southwest from the center of Chengdu city. Located at 30°34′47″ N and 103°57′02″E, it is an important aviation hub and distribution center for passengers and cargo in the southwestern region. It is stationed with over 20 civil aviation and port units, including Southwestern Civil Aviation Administration of China, China International Airlines (Air China) Southwest Division, Sichuan Airlines, etc. There are direct flights linked with many domestic as well as international destinations. There are daily flights to Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing and Hong Kong as well as regular flights to Bangkok and other Southeast Asian destinations. The airport is connected with the urban district via expressway.

 

The airport invested RMB 3.8 billions to build the international departure building of 39,000 m² in 2003 and will have been completed by 2004. People will find a large-scale modern airport with excellent services and facilities functioning to serve the western region of the country.

 

During the 21st century, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport will strengthen its important function and status as the southwest airport hub. It will receive guests from all over the world and will become the important southwest window of China facing the world, with its beautiful environment, its attentive services and its modernized facilities.