10/10/2026
China has built an impressive airport high in the mountains, sitting about 1,770 meters above sea level. 🛩️🏔️
Known as an “airport in the clouds,” the airport is surrounded by steep mountains and offers stunning views of the Three Gorges region.
The airport has a 2,600-meter runway and began operating in 2019, improving air connections for the region and supporting local tourism.
Its construction was especially challenging because engineers had to create a large, level area across the mountainous terrain.
A remarkable example of how modern infrastructure can be built in difficult mountain landscapes.