# Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ)

> Rizhao (Donggang), CN · IATA: RIZ · ICAO: ZSRZ · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `RIZ` |
| ICAO | `ZSRZ` |
| City | Rizhao (Donggang) |
| Country | CN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 35.40503, 119.32440 |

## Description

Some 1,775 tonnes of cargo and mail moved through Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ) in 2024, up roughly 50% year on year yet still carried entirely as belly freight on passenger aircraft. Opened in December 2015, the airport links this Shandong coastal city with around 20 Chinese destinations including Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. Rizhao's real freight story is its seaport, one of the world's ten busiest by tonnage, dominated by iron ore and soybean imports. For larger air shipments, forwarders route via Qingdao Jiaodong (TAO) about 150 km north, which offers freighter capacity and broader international connections with full customs clearance. Sea-air combinations using Rizhao's port and Qingdao's airport are a practical option for shippers in the region.

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