History
Heihe Aihui Airport, originally named Heihe Airport, opened in 1933. Initially used for both military and civilian purposes, it operated regular routes to Harbin, Qiqihar, and Mohe. In 1958, Heihe Airport was officially converted into a purely civilian airport and put into operation. In the same year, regular flights between Heihe and Harbin were launched, making it an important hub for strengthening transportation and economic ties in northern Heilongjiang Province. Due to the deterioration of Sino-Soviet relations, the airport was closed in 1969 and was not rebuilt until the 1980s. In 1983, in order to adapt to the needs of reform and opening up, the state decided to rebuild Heihe Airport, and Heihe Airport was re-established in October 1984. In 1987, Heihe took the lead in resuming trade along the Sino-Soviet border. In 1996, Heihe Airport was closed for expansion. The actual expansion work began on May 7, 2000. The total investment for the project was 198.53 million yuan. The flight area construction was completed on September 30, 2001. The expansion project was completed on October 1, 2003. The newly expanded airport is a 4C-class airport with a runway 2,500 meters long and 45 meters wide, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft such as the B-737 and MD82. ==Airlines and destinations==