# Lingshui Air Base

> Lingshui (Huayuan), CN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Lingshui (Huayuan) |
| Country | CN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 18.49440, 109.98800 |

## Description

In April 2001 a US Navy EP-3 reconnaissance aircraft made an emergency landing here after colliding with a Chinese fighter – the moment Lingshui Air Base on Hainan's southeast coast entered the world's headlines. The field is operated by Chinese naval aviation and handles no civilian traffic or cargo. Freight for the region moves through Sanya Phoenix (SYX) or Haikou Meilan (HAK), both connected to Hainan's ring expressway and high-speed rail loop. Hainan's island-wide free trade port status simplifies customs clearance at those civilian gateways.

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