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{{Short description|Military airport in Changsha, Hunan, China}}
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'''Changsha Datuopu Airport''' {{airport codes||ZGCS}} ({{zh|s=长沙大托铺机场}}), or '''Datuopu Air Base''', is a military air base in [[Changsha]], the capital of [[Hunan]] Province, China. It also served as the public airport for Changsha from 1957 until 1989, when all civil flights were transferred to the new [[Changsha Huanghua International Airport]].
'''Changsha Datuopu Airport''' {{airport codes||ZGCS}} ({{zh|s=长沙大托铺机场}}), or '''Datuopu Air Base''', is a military air base in [[Changsha]], the capital of [[South Central China]]’s [[Hunan]] province. It also served as the public airport for Changsha from 1957 until 1989, when all civil flights were transferred to the new [[Changsha Huanghua International Airport]].


Datuopu Airport has a single runway measuring {{convert|2490|m}} by {{convert|27.5|m}}. Its elevation is {{convert|46|m}} above mean sea level.<ref name="GCM">{{GCM|ZGCS|Datuopu Airport}}</ref>
Datuopu Airport has a single runway measuring {{convert|2490|m}} by {{convert|27.5|m}}. Its elevation is {{convert|46|m}} above mean sea level.<ref name="GCM">{{GCM|ZGCS|Datuopu Airport}}</ref>


From 1957 to 1989, Datuopu served as a dual-use military and civil airport. It was only capable of handling small aircraft and a few flights per day. Construction for [[Changsha Huanghua International Airport]] began in 1986, and it was opened on 29 August 1989. All civil flights were transferred to the new airport, and Datuopu Airport reverted to sole military use.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hnrb.voc.com.cn/hnrb_epaper/html/2018-08/10/content_1331530.htm?div=-1|title=1989年：长沙黄花机场建成通航|last=Sha|first=Zhaohua|date=2018-08-10|website=Hunan Daily|access-date=2018-10-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huaxia.com/ccxc/ls/2016/10/5059729.html|title=30年前，见证黄花机场开建|website=Huaxia|access-date=2018-10-02|archive-date=2018-10-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002102527/http://www.huaxia.com/ccxc/ls/2016/10/5059729.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
From 1957 to 1989, Datuopu served as a dual-use military and civil airport. It was only capable of handling small aircraft and a few flights per day. Construction for [[Changsha Huanghua Airport]] began in 1986, and it was opened on 29 August 1989. All civil flights were transferred to the new airport, and Datuopu Airport reverted to sole military use.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hnrb.voc.com.cn/hnrb_epaper/html/2018-08/10/content_1331530.htm?div=-1|title=1989年：长沙黄花机场建成通航|last=Sha|first=Zhaohua|date=2018-08-10|website=Hunan Daily|access-date=2018-10-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huaxia.com/ccxc/ls/2016/10/5059729.html|title=30年前，见证黄花机场开建|website=Huaxia|access-date=2018-10-02|archive-date=2018-10-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002102527/http://www.huaxia.com/ccxc/ls/2016/10/5059729.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Former airlines and destinations ==
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{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Airlines
!Destinations
|-
|[[CAAC Airlines]]
|[[Beijing Capital International Airport|Beijing/Capital]], [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former)|Canton]], [[Chongqing Baishiyi Airport|Chongqing]], [[Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport|Guiyang]], [[Hangzhou Jianqiao Airport|Hangzhou/Jianqiao]], [[Kunming Wujiaba International Airport|Kunming/Wujiaba]], [[Nanchang Xiangtang Airport|Nanchang]], [[Nanning Wuxu International Airport|Nanning]], [[Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport|Shanghai-Hongqiao]], [[Wuhan/Nanhu]], [[Hankow Airfield|Wuhan-Wangjiadun]]
|-
|[[Cathay Dragon|Dragonair]]
|[[Kai Tak Airport|Hong Kong/Kai Tak]]
|}


== Accidents and incidents ==
== Accidents and incidents ==
* On 21 January 1976, A [[CAAC Airlines|CAAC]] An-24 (B-492) crashed on approach to the airport upon arrival from [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former)|Guangzhou]], killing all 40 on board.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ranter|first=Harro|title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-24RV B-492 Changsha-Huanghua Airport (CSX)|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19760121-0|access-date=2021-11-11|website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref>
* On 21 January 1976, A [[CAAC Airlines|CAAC]] [[Antonov An-24]] (B-492) crashed on approach to the airport upon arrival from [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former)|Guangzhou]], killing all 40 on board.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ranter|first=Harro|title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-24RV B-492 Changsha-Huanghua Airport (CSX)|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19760121-0|access-date=2021-11-11|website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref>
* On 20 March 1980, another CAAC [[Antonov An-24|Antonov 24]] (B-484) crashes on approach upon arrival from Guiyang and burst into flames, killing all 26.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ranter|first=Harro|title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-24RV B-484 Changsha Airport (CSX)|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19800320-0|access-date=2021-11-11|website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref>
* On 20 March 1980, another CAAC [[Antonov An-24]] (B-484) crashes on approach upon arrival from Guiyang and burst into flames, killing all 26.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ranter|first=Harro|title=ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-24RV B-484 Changsha Airport (CSX)|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19800320-0|access-date=2021-11-11|website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Transport in Changsha]]
[[Category:Transport in Changsha]]
[[Category:Chinese Air Force bases]]
[[Category:Chinese Air Force bases]]
[[Category:Defunct airports in China]]
[[Category:Military history of Changsha]]

Latest revision as of 03:36, 9 June 2024

Changsha Datuopu Airport

长沙大托铺机场
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
ServesChangsha, Hunan, China
Opened1957 (1957)
Passenger services ceased29 August 1989 (1989-08-29)
Elevation AMSL46 m / 151 ft
Coordinates28°4′9″N 112°57′26″E / 28.06917°N 112.95722°E / 28.06917; 112.95722
Map
ZGCS is located in Hunan
ZGCS
ZGCS
ZGCS is located in China
ZGCS
ZGCS
ZGCS is located in Asia
ZGCS
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ZGCS is located in North Pacific
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Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
2,490 8,169 Paved

Changsha Datuopu Airport (ICAO: ZGCS) (Chinese: 长沙大托铺机场), or Datuopu Air Base, is a military air base in Changsha, the capital of South Central China’s Hunan province. It also served as the public airport for Changsha from 1957 until 1989, when all civil flights were transferred to the new Changsha Huanghua International Airport.

Datuopu Airport has a single runway measuring 2,490 metres (8,170 ft) by 27.5 metres (90 ft). Its elevation is 46 metres (151 ft) above mean sea level.[1]

From 1957 to 1989, Datuopu served as a dual-use military and civil airport. It was only capable of handling small aircraft and a few flights per day. Construction for Changsha Huanghua Airport began in 1986, and it was opened on 29 August 1989. All civil flights were transferred to the new airport, and Datuopu Airport reverted to sole military use.[2][3]

Accidents and incidents

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  • On 21 January 1976, A CAAC Antonov An-24 (B-492) crashed on approach to the airport upon arrival from Guangzhou, killing all 40 on board.[4]
  • On 20 March 1980, another CAAC Antonov An-24 (B-484) crashes on approach upon arrival from Guiyang and burst into flames, killing all 26.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Airport information for Datuopu Airport at Great Circle Mapper.
  2. ^ Sha, Zhaohua (2018-08-10). "1989年：长沙黄花机场建成通航". Hunan Daily. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  3. ^ "30年前，见证黄花机场开建". Huaxia. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  4. ^ Ranter, Harro. "ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-24RV B-492 Changsha-Huanghua Airport (CSX)". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  5. ^ Ranter, Harro. "ASN Aircraft accident Antonov An-24RV B-484 Changsha Airport (CSX)". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
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