In 2024, the development trend of Ezhou Huahu Airport shows strong growth and positive expansion.
1. Cargo volume increase: Ezhou Huahu Airport's cargo volume is expected to rank first in the country in terms of growth rate, with a projected annual cargo volume exceeding 1.2 million tons, entering the top four nationwide.
2. Expansion of international freight routes: The airport has opened new international freight routes to Dhaka and Chicago, which are the first international freight routes since the aviation port passed national verification. These are also the 15th and 16th international freight routes for Huahu Airport.
3. Refinement of air route network: To date, the airport has cumulatively opened 64 international and domestic freight routes, including 16 international freight routes, covering regions such as Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and North America.
4. Infrastructure construction: The SF Transfer Center, the largest fast mail sorting center in Asia, has 12 loading docks and an intelligent sorting line that is 52 kilometers long, capable of handling up to half a million packages per hour.
5. Smart airport construction: Ezhou Huahu Airport has made significant achievements in smart airport construction, including the creation of a digital twin airport, the implementation of a comprehensive dynamic perception system, and the application of multiple innovative technologies.
6. Construction of International Free Trade Aviation Port: Ezhou is exploring the establishment of an International Free Trade Aviation Port, promoting in-depth participation in international cooperation and global industrial and value chain division through institutional innovation.
7. Expansion of freight scale: On August 7, 2024, the international cargo throughput at Ezhou Huahu Airport exceeded 100,000 tons, and the total cargo throughput surpassed 500,000 tons, further solidifying its position as an international air cargo hub.
8. Innovative air freight model: The innovative air freight model at Huahu Airport was included in the national pilot cases for reducing costs and improving efficiency in transportation logistics, providing support for serving the new development paradigm through its autonomous control supply chain logistics service system.
9. Optimization of immigration services: The Hubei Immigration General Station and Ezhou Municipal Government strengthened cooperation, improving immigration inspection efficiency, optimizing business environment, and ensuring efficient customs clearance.
Unitex International Air Freight Routes: Direct flight from Ezhou to Kolkata, with secondary distribution to six major cities in India
Route Information
EHU-CCU
Secondary: DEL/BLR/MAA/HYD/AMD/BOM
Airline: Indigo Airlines
Flight: D2/4/6
Model: A321F