60年来西藏民航通航城市81座 航线增至193条
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-08-28 14:13

Core Points - The civil aviation in Tibet has expanded significantly over the past 60 years, with the number of airports increasing to 8, runways to 10, and flight routes to 193, serving 81 cities [1][2] - The international flight routes have grown from 1 to 4, and the frequency of flights has increased from 2 per month to over 230 per day [1] - By 2024, the passenger throughput in Tibet is expected to reach 7.6 million, which is 3,523 times higher than in 1965, with a possibility of exceeding 8 million this year [1] Summary by Sections Historical Development - The first flight to Tibet occurred on March 2, 1965, marking the opening of the Beijing-Chengdu-Lhasa route, which broke the "airspace blockade" [1] Current Infrastructure - Tibet has established a "1 trunk and 7 branch" airport layout, focusing on the southwest and northwest regions, connecting major cities across China and supporting aid provinces [1] - The international routes connect to Hong Kong, Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Singapore [1] Future Plans - By 2030, Tibet aims to achieve a "1 trunk and 10 branch" airport layout, increasing the number of transport airports to 11 [2] - By 2035, the target is to have around 16 transport airports, with an annual passenger throughput goal of over 9.8 million by the end of 2030 [2]