# Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

> Dalian (Ganjingzi), CN · IATA: DLC · ICAO: ZYTL · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `DLC` |
| ICAO | `ZYTL` |
| City | Dalian (Ganjingzi) |
| Country | CN |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 38.96572, 121.53848 |

## Description

Slow container versus fast freighter: Dalian Zhoushuizi (IATA: DLC, ICAO: ZYTL) draws its value from pairing a major seaport with an airport on the tip of the Liaodong peninsula, where the Bohai Sea meets the Yellow Sea. The seaport moves containers, crude oil and grain; the airport adds speed for time-sensitive goods, giving forwarders a genuine sea-air option for northeast Asian trade. In 2025 the airport handled about 19.8 million passengers, remaining the busiest in northeast China. More than 30 carriers serve DLC, including Air China, China Southern, Korean Air and Japan Airlines, with short hops to Japan and South Korea reflecting the peninsula's proximity to both markets. Belly cargo carries electronics, machine parts and live seafood, the latter cleared through a green-channel quarantine for same-day pickup. Customs runs bonded warehousing of more than 80,000 square metres with multi-temperature zones, tied to the Dalian free-trade zone, one of China's early pilot areas. A replacement, the offshore Dalian Jinzhouwan airport on roughly 20 km² of reclaimed land, is due by 2035: the final pile foundation in the sea section was completed in January 2026, runway surcharge and foundation work were well advanced by May 2026, and the terminal building's first steel structure was erected in June 2026. Road and rail link the airport to Liaoning's industrial cities.

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