Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (ICAO: ZUTF / IATA: TFU)
Location (City, Country)
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Airport Type & Size
TFU is one of Chinaβs largest and newest international airports, handling both passenger and cargo traffic.Runways:
- Runway 01/19: 4,000 m
- Runway 11: 3,800 m
- Runway 02/20: 3,200 m
The airport has 210 aircraft stands:
- 113 Γ Class C
- 7 Γ Class D
- 82 Γ Class E
- 8 Γ Class F
TFU is designed to handle 60 million passengers and 1.3 million tonnes of cargo annually.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
- TFU is Chinaβs 5th busiest domestic airport, making it ideal to attract Chinese and Asia-based players
- It has three active runways, high-capacity aprons, and modern infrastructure
- Offers a powerful mix of short-haul domestic, regional Asia routes, and long-haul international possibilities
- Can showcase modern Chinese terminal design with excellent apron detailing
- Large-scale hub without overwhelming complexity β ideal for large WoA sessions
- Strong cargo capabilities to diversify missions and income types in-game
Major Airlines & Routes
Based or major carriers:
- Sichuan Airlines
- Chengdu Airlines
- Air China
- China Eastern
- China Southern
- Xiamen Airlines
- Shenzhen Airlines
- Shanghai Airlines
- Xiangpeng Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Tibet Airlines (Lhasa)
Domestic connections include:
Beijing, Shanghai, Xiβan, Chongqing, Kunming, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Harbin, Dalian, Nanjing, Qingdao, Urumqi, Lhasa, Guilin, Hangzhou, and 100+ other cities (full list above)
Unique Features or Challenges
- 3 modern runways supporting ultra-high-volume traffic
- Terminal layout with futuristic architecture and satellite gates
- Supports all aircraft sizes including A380, AN-225, B747, B777, B787, A350
- Integrated cargo terminals and dedicated Class F widebody stands
- Possibility to feature weather/visibility variety with basin fog or overcast
- Opportunity to represent Western China with regional cultural details
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport - Wikipedia