Aopingzhen (--)
RWY 07/25H, HEL POS 31°06'60"N 104°00'27"E ELEV 1938 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	77th Army Aviation Brigade det.		LH972cxx

Baicheng (--)
RWY 06/24 POS 45°40'19"N 122°50'46"E ELEV 495 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Northern Theatre Command	78th Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-17V-5 Mi-17 Z-9WZ Z-19	LH961cxx

This Brigade started operation in 2017, initially using helicopters from 80th Brigade. Mid 2021 Mi-17s were received from 161st LH Brigade.

Baoding (--)
RWY 04L/22R, 04R/22L, HEL POS 38°50'04"N 115°31'13"E ELEV 50 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	82nd Army Aviation Brigade	Z-8B Z-8G Z-9 Z-9W Z-9WA Z-9(EW) Z-10 Z-19	LH952cxx

In 2017 the 38th GA was reorganized into 82nd GA with 8th LH Regiment becoming 82nd LH Brigade. December 2017 the Mi-171/Mi-171E were transferred to the 161st Assault Brigade. Also the serials of the Brigade changed from LH98cyy into LH952cxx.

Chengdu/Feng Huang Shan (--)
RWY 03/21 POS 30°43'49"N 104°05'34"E ELEV 1650 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	77th Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-17V-7 Mi-171E S70C-2 Z-9WA Z-10 Z-19 Z-20	LH972cxx

In 2017 the 13th GA was reorganized into 77th GA with 2nd LH Regiment becoming 77th LH Brigade with a serial change from LH92cyy into LH972cxx. Use of the new Z-20 (since June 2017) needs confirmation. It is believed that the unit will move to the new location at Aopingzhen in 2022.

The Sikorsky S-70 remains the workhorse at high altitudes, although the Z-20 started to arrive in mountainous regions end 2020. At least 13 S-70s are in use by the 77th Brigade.

Chengdu/Taipingsi (--)
RWY 18/36, 18/36 (grass) POS 30°36'06"N 104°00'51"E ELEV 1608ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	77th Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-17V-7 Mi-171E Z-9WA	LH972cxx

In 2017 the 13th GA was reorganized into 77th GA with 2nd LH Regiment becoming 77th LH Brigade with a serial change from LH92cyy into LH972cxx.

Chenguzhuangcun (--) Sihong Northwest
RWY 11/29H, HEL POS 33°28'33"N 118°02'57"E ELEV 58 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Eastern Theatre Command	71st Army Aviation Brigade	Z-8B Z-9WZ Z-19 Z-20	LH991cxx

In 2018 the Z-8B arrived from 72nd Brigade. The Z-20s were added in 2022. In 2022 a new, big army base was erected just southeast of this air base.

Chongzuo (--)
RWY 11/29H, HEL POS 22°19'56"N 107°23'58"E ELEV 842 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Southern Theatre Command	121st Air Assault Brigade detachment

Dalachi (--)
RWY 06/24, HEL POS 36°37'41"N 105°00'09"E ELEV 5625 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	76th Army Aviation Brigade	Z-8G Z-10 Z-20 Mi-17V-7 Mi-171E	LH971cxx

The 76th Brigade was activated at Dalachi mid 2017, initially using helicopters from 3rd Brigade (LH93cxx). It is expected to move to a new location near Golmut. By 2019 Z-19 had arrived from Xinjiang LH Brigade. At the start of 2022 the first Z-20s were noted.

Dangbizhen (--)
RWY (water) POS 45°15'31"N 132°00'36"E ELEV 233 ft Google Maps
Brigade	Squadron	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Heilongjiang 4 Border Defence Regiment Fuyuan	1 Patrol Boat Squadron Jiamusi	XTW-5	SX59x

The Border Police operates two Ekranoplanes from Lake Khanka

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Daqing (ZYDQ)
RWY 17/35 POS 46°45'01"N 125°08'21"E ELEV 495 ft Google Maps
Corps	Detachment	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
China Emergency	Daqing Air Rescue Detachment	Z-8WJS Z-8AWJS	CFR-018xx CFR-013xx

Daqing Air Rescue Detachment was established on 22 July 2009 and officially changed its name to "Daqing Air Rescue Detachment of Forest Fire Bureau of Emergency Management Department" on 31 December 2019. In 2013 the serials used by the Z-8WJS changed from WJS9100x into WJ56080x. In 2021 Z-8AWJS were added (WJ56030x) and the helicopters were repainted with China Emergency titles and new serials in the CFR-013xx/CFR-018xx ranges. The detachment is based on a separate part of the airfield on the North-Eastern side.

Deyang (--)
RWY 03/21, HEL POS 30°50'46"N 104°40'47"E ELEV 1602 ft Google Maps
Corps	Detachment	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
PAP 2nd Mobile Corps	Helicopter Battalion Sichuan-Zhongjiang	Z-8NWJ Z-8GWJ Z-20WJ	WJ528xx WJ522xx

The Z-20s were first noted early 2022.

Fengcheng Shi (--)
RWY 03/21 POS 40°32'21"N 124°13'43"E ELEV 218 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Northern Theatre Command	79th Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-17V-5 Mi-171 Mi-171E Z-8B Z-9W Z-9WA Z-10A Z-19	LH962cxx

In 2003/2004 26 Mi-17V-5 helicopters were delivered by the Russian Kazan plant using China United Airlines look-alike registrations. The Mi-17V-5 is used for transport duties.

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Gaozuizi AB (--)
RWY 04/22 POS 41°11'18"N 091°30'22"E ELEV 2720 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Brigade detachment

In 2023 this air base was activated. The use of this air base however still has to be defined.

Golmud (ZLGM)
RWY 09/27 POS 36°24'00"N 094°47'11"E ELEV 9339ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	76th Army Aviation Brigade	Z-8G Z-10 Z-20 Z-20W Mi-17V-7 Mi-171E	LH971cxx

It is believed that 76th LH Brigade will move from Dalachi to this location. In July 2024 Z-20s with stubwings for rockets were first noted with the Brigade.

Helong (--) 和龙市
RWY 17/35H POS 42°34'12"N 128°58'48"E ELEV 1677 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Northern Theatre Command	78th Army Aviation Brigade		LH961cxx

Around 2022 this new army base was opened.

Houma (--)
RWY HEL POS 35°39'51"N 111°24'28"E ELEV 1439ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	Army Aviation Academy 2nd Brigade	Z-11A Mi-8 Z-9A	LH9063xx LH9068xx LH9069xx

In 2017 the Flight Training Base was reorganised into an Academy with the serials LH904xx changed into 6-digit serials. April 2021 the first Z-11As were noted together with Mi-8s, followed by Z-9s.

Huangzhuang (--)
RWY 02/20H POS 36°04'24"N 116°28'52"E ELEV 203 ft Google Maps
Corps	Detachment	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
PAP Shandong Corps	Helicopter Detachment Shandong	Z-9WJ	WJ51490x

Jiajiang (--) 浃江
RWY 13/31 POS 29°43'56"N 103°36'50"E ELEV 1301 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Xizang Army Aviation Brigade (西藏陆航旅) (85th GA)	Mi-171E Mi-17V-7 Z-8G Z-10 Z-20

This airbase used to house CJ-6 aircraft of the PLAAF 2nd Flight College. It is believed that 7th LH Brigade took over . In 2020 the airbase saw mayor renovations and expansions.

Jiamusi (ZYJM)

Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Northern Theatre Command	78th Army Aviation Brigade		LH961cxx

In 2022 this facility on the civilian airport was made operational.

Lhasa/Liuwuxiang (--)
RWY 18/36, HEL POS 29°35'25"N 091°01'14"E ELEV 11918 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Xizang Army Aviation Brigade (西藏陆航旅) (85th GA)	Mi-171E Mi-17V-7 Z-8G Z-10 Z-20	LH921cxx

Early 2017 the 2nd LH Regiment detachment at downtown Lhasa/Dongguan was reorganized in the new Tibet/Xizang LH Brigade, which became better known as the 85th LH Brigade. Also it moved to Lhasa/Gonggar in 2017 while expanding. In 2018 85th LH Brigade moved to the new heliport southwest of Lhasa. In 2020 Z-8G, Z-10 and Z-20s were added to the Mi-17V-7 and Mi-171E helicopter fleet.

The Mi-17V-7 is used for high altitude operations due to its more powerful engines.

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Liaocheng (--)
RWY 02/20, HEL POS 36°26'58"N 116°05'44"E ELEV 112 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Northern Theatre Command	80th Army Aviation Brigade	Z-8B Z-8G Z-9W Z-9WZ Z-10A Z-19	LH963cxx

In 2017 the 26th GA was reorganized into 80th GA with 7th LH Regiment becoming 80th LH Brigade with a serial change from LH97cyy into LH963cxx. The Mi-17V-5s were transferred to 78th Brigade (LH9617xx) By 2020 Z-8Gs arrived (from 161st Brigade). By 2023 many helicopters started to use Taonan Contract Tactical Training Base for exercises.

About all Brigades like 80th Brigade have seen the Mi-17/Z-9 augmented by dedicated Z-10 attack helicopters.

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Liaoyang (ZYLY)
RWY 03/21 POS 41°16'41"N 123°04'44"E ELEV 56 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Northern Theatre Command	79th Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-17V-5 Mi-171 Mi-171E Z-8B Z-9W Z-9WA Z-10A Z-19	LH962cxx

The Brigade relocated from Shenyang-Dongta. Liaoyang is also used by Harbin Flying Academy/5th Brigade (PLAAF) In 2017 the 39th GA was reorganized into 79th GA with 9th LH Brigade becoming 79th LH Brigade with a serial change from LH99cyy into LH962cxx. It is believed that by 2022 the Z-20 had arrived.

This Z-10A is operated by the 79th Army Aviation Brigade.

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Linfen (ZBLF)
RWY 02/20 POS 36°02'32"N 111°29'32"E ELEV 1487ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	Army Aviation Academy 3rd Brigade	Z-19 Z-11 HC120 Z-9WZ	LH9075xx LH9073xx LH9073xx LH9079xx

In 2005 the SA316 was replaced by HC120. In 2017 the Flight Training Base was reorganised into an Academy with the serials LH904xx changed into 6-digit serials.

Luocheng/Huian (--)
RWY 04/22 POS 25°01'35"N 118°48'26"E ELEV 93 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Eastern Theatre Command	73rd Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-171 Mi-171E Z-8B Z-9WZ Z-10A Z-19 Z-20	LH993cxx

In 2010 this new Army Regiment started using this Air Force (J-6) airbase. It can still be used for Air Force deployments however. In 2017 the 31st GA was reorganized into 73rd GA with 10th LH Regiment becoming 73rd LH Brigade with a serial change from LH910cyy into LH993cxx. By 2022 the Z-20 was added.

In addition to the Mi-171Es the 72nd LH Brigade oerates a few special mission Mi-171s like this one with a battle field radar mounted on the afte fuselage.

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Machang (--)
RWY HEL POS 24°47'08"N 102°20'32"E ELEV 7604 ft Google Maps
Corps	Detachment	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
China Emergency	Kunming Air Rescue Detachment	Z-8AWJS	CFR-023xx

The Kunming Air Rescue Detachment of the Forest Fire Bureau of the Ministry of Emergency Management was officially established on 31 December 2019. It was formerly known as the Second Flight Brigade of the Helicopter Detachment of the former Armed Police Forest Command. On 29 September 2018, the unit was transferred to the Emergency Management Department. In 2021 the helicopters were repainted with China Emergency titles and the serials were changed from WJ5603xx into the CFR-023xx range.

At Machang the Helicopter Detachment Yunnan of the Forest Fire Bureau is based flying Z-8AWJS. In 2018 the unit was transferred to Emergency Management Department with new serials in the CFR range.

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Mizhi (--)
RWY 14/32, HEL POS 37°52'25"N 110°04'17"E ELEV 2943 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	Army Aviation Academy	Z-8G Z-19	LH990cxx

Early 2012 the Z-19 was inducted in the army. A few of them can be found within the Army Aviation Academy.

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Mudanjiang/Ning'An (--)
RWY 03/21H POS 44°12'52"N 129°22'51"E ELEV 1016 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Northern Theatre Command	78th Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-17V-5 Z-19	LH961cxx

End 2022 the 78th LH Brigade moved to this newly build army base.

Nagqu (--)
RWY 09/27 POS 31°24'48"N 091°59'03"E ELEV 14759 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Xizang Army Aviation Brigade (西藏陆航旅) (85th GA)	Mi-171E Mi-17V-7 Z-8G Z-10 Z-20	LH921cxx

This seems to be a new Army base under construction in 2020. It has to be confirmed that the 85th LH Brigade is going to use it.

Nanjing (--)
RWY 06/24, HEL POS 31°58'19"N 118°50'29"E ELEV 28 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Eastern Theatre Command	72nd Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-171 Mi-17-1V Mi-17V-7 Z-9A Z-9W Z-9WA Z-9WZ Z-10A Z-20	LH992cxx

Nanjing AB is also used by the Eastern TC/Transport Brigade of PLAAF. In 2017 the 1st GA was reorganized into 72nd GA with 5th LH Regiment becoming 72nd LH Brigade with a serial change from LH95cyy into LH992cxx. In 2018 Z-8Bs were transferred to 71st LH Brigade and Mi-17-1V/V-7 arrived from Xinjiang LH Brigade. By mid 2022 the Z-20 was also in use with this Brigade.

The 72nd Army Aviation Brigade is th eonly Brigade flying with the Mi-17-1V variant.

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End 2010 saw the introduction of a new attack helicopter in operational service, being the Z-10A

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Ngari HEL (--)
RWY HEL POS 32°29'46"N 080°04'18"E ELEV 14081 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Xinjiang Army Aviation Brigade (新疆陆航旅)	Mi-171E	LH911cxx

In 2017 the 3rd LH Regiment (Xinjing MD) was reorganized into Xinjiang LH Brigade with a serial change from LH93cyy into LH911cxx.

Ningxia (--)
RWY 04/22HEL POS 38°24'06"N 106°12'28"E ELEV 3661 ft Google Maps
Corps	Detachment	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
PAP 1st Mobile Corps	Helicopter detachment Ningxia	Z-8WJS Z-9WJS	WJ52880x WJ52890x

Nyingzhi (--) 林芝
RWY 02H/20H POS 29°33'39"N 094°28'14"E ELEV 9703 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	77th Army Aviation Brigade Det.	Mi-17	LH972cxx

In 2017 the 13th GA was reorganized into 77th GA with 2nd LH Regiment becoming 77th LH Brigade with a serial change from LH92cyy into LH972cxx.

Sanshui/Daliao (--)
RWY 01/19 POS 23°19'02"N 112°57'54"E ELEV 18 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Southern Theatre Command	74th Army Aviation Brigade	Mi-171 Z-9W Z-9WZ Z-10A Z-20	LH981cxx

In 2017 the 42nd GA was reorganized into 74th GA with 6th LH Brigade becoming 74th LH Brigade with a serial change from LH96cyy into LH981cxx. In 2017 Z-8Bs were transferred to 121st Brigade. The second part of 2023 Z-20 helicopters started to arrive. Whether all helicopters are based at Sanshui/Daliao needs conformation.

The 74th LH Brigade is using the Mi-171 for transport duties.

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Shule/Baren (--) 疏勒巴仁
RWY HEL POS 39°23'46"N 076°11'26"E ELEV 4103 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Xinjiang Army Aviation Brigade (新疆陆航旅) (84th GA)	Mi-171E	LH911cxx

In 2017 the 3rd LH Regiment (Xinjing MD) was reorganized into Xinjiang LH Brigade with a serial change from LH93cyy into LH911cxx.

Since 2018 all Army helicopters like this Mi-171E use six-digit serials.

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With many Mi-171E flying for Xinjiang LH Brigade it can be expected they will be replaced y more powerful alternatives like Z-20.

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Sihong Southeast (--)
RWY 11/29H, HEL POS 33°27'35"N 118°05'04"E ELEV 53 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Eastern Theatre Command	71st Army Aviation Brigade		LH991cxx

This new army base might take over all activities from Sihing Northwest

Taiyuan/Wujing Taiyuan Jichang (--)
RWY 03/21HEL POS 37°29'39"N 112°43'10"E ELEV 2740 ft Google Maps
Corps	Detachment	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
PAP 1st Mobile Corps	Helicopter detachment Shanxi	Z-8WJS Z-8GWJ Z-8NWJ Z-9F Z-9WJ Z-20WJ	WJ518xx WJ519xx WJ512xx

January 2021 the first Z-8NWJ for the unit was noted.Mid 2020 the Z-20WJ arrived.

Helicopters of the armed police were easy recognizables in either white c/s or in all orange c/s, like on the Z-8AWJS. Unfortunately, now a dark green colour is used ever more.

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Tonghua (--) 通化市
RWY 10/28H POS 41°42'17"N 125°59'46"E ELEV 1363 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Northern Theatre Command	78th Army Aviation Brigade		LH961cxx

In 2022 this facility on the civilian airport was made operational.

Tongxian (--)
RWY 02/20, HEL POS 39°48'39"N 116°42'26"E ELEV 57 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	81st Army Aviation Brigade	Y-7 Y-8 Y-9 Mi-171 Mi-171E Mi-171E Salon Mi-17V-5 Mi-17V-7 Salon Z-8G Z-9WA Z-10A Z-19 Z-20	LH951cxx

In 2011 the SA342s of the Brigade were transferred to a Training Brigade. In 2017 the 65th GA was reorganized into 81st GA with 4th LH Regiment becoming 81st LH Brigade with a serial change from LH94cyy into LH951cxx. By June 2023 the first Z-20s were noted with this Brigade.

The 81st (ex 4th) Brigade also uses the cargo version of the Y-7, the Y-7H

The Mi-171E is the utility transport helicopter workhorse for the China Army. A few Salon versions were acquired for the VIP role.

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Tongzhou (--) 通州
RWY HEL POS 39°50'18"N 116°38'47"E ELEV 86 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	Army Aviation Academy	Alouette 3 Mi-8 Z-9

The helicopters are used for ground instruction only.

Unknown (--)

Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	Army Aviation Academy Brigade	Z-10	LH9021xx

May 2019 the first helicopters of this new Regiment were noted. Unfortunately, the location it is based is unknown, although this could be Linfen.

Wenshui (--)
RWY 05/23 POS 37°24'29"N 111°58'00"E ELEV 2808 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	Army Aviation Academy 4th Brigade	Z-11 HC120	LH908cxx

Until July 1999 this airbase was home of PLAAF H6 bombers of 8th Div/24th Reg. In 2017 the Flight Training Base was reorganised into an Academy with the serials LH904xx/LH908xx changed into 6-digit serials.

Helicopter training starts with the PLA on the Z-11 helicopter.

Wujiaqu (--)
RWY 10/28, HEL POS 44°06'46"N 087°27'41"E ELEV 1615ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Xinjiang Army Aviation Brigade (新疆陆航旅) (84th GA)	Mi-171E Mi-171E2 Z-8G Z-9WZ Z-10 Z-20	LH911cxx

In 2017 the 3rd LH Regiment (Xinjing MD) was reorganized into Xinjiang LH Brigade with a serial change from LH93cyy into LH911cxx. It is believed that early 2019 Z-19s had left and gone to 76th Brigade and also Mi-17V-7 had left. Early 2023 the first Z-20s and Mi-171E2s arrived in the Brigade, that also saw the release of early Mi-171Es to other units like 73rd and 81st Brigades.

The 161st Air Assault Brigade is one of the few units to operate the latest Z-8 versions, including the Z-8G.

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Wuzhong (--)
RWY 10/28H POS 37°49'47"N 106°13'58"E ELEV 3751 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	76th Army Aviation Brigade		LH971cxx

It is believed that this new army base will be ready in 2023 to accept 76th LH Brigade.

Xinxiang (--)
RWY 05/23, HEL POS 35°17'37"N 113°50'19"E ELEV 231 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	161st Air Assault Brigade 空中突击第161旅 (83 GA)	Z-8L Z-10 Z-19 Z-20	LH953cxx

In 2017 the 54th GA was reorganized into 83rd GA with 1st LH Regiment becoming 161st Air Assault Brigade with a serial change from LH91cxx into LH953cxx. Also Mi-171/Mi-171E from 82nd Brigade were received. In 2019 the Brigade was the first operational unit to receive the Z-20 and in 2020 it was the first unit to start operating the Z-8L, replacing Mi-171s. At the same time it seems the Z-8G left the Brigade, many of them to 80th Brigade. Also in 2021 Z-19s arrived replacing Z-9. In 2023 the Brigade relocated to Xinxiang/Dasongfocun, a new Army Base 5 miles south-west of the current base.

Until 2021 the 161st LH Brigade operated a wide variety of Mil helicopters including the Mi-17

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Early 2020 the 161st LH Assault Brigade became the first unit to operate the wide-body Z-8L.

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Xinxiang/Dasongfocun (--)
RWY 04/22, HEL POS 35°14'18"N 113°44'43"E ELEV 249 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	161st Air Assault Brigade 空中突击第161旅 (83 GA)		Z-8L Z-10 Z-19 Z-20

Xupu (--)
RWY 03/21 POS 27°55'59"N 110°39'48"E ELEV 582 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Southern Theatre Command	121st Air Assault Brigade (75th GA) 空中突击第121旅	Z-8G Z-8L Z-10 Z-19 Z-20	LH982cxx

The 12th LH Regiment was established in 2002 and became operational in 2012 on this former Air Force airbase. In 2017 the 41st GA was reorganized into 75th GA with 12th LH Regiment becoming 121st Air Assault Brigade with a serial change from LH912cyy into LH982cxx. By 2022 the Mi-171E, Z-8B and Z-8G seem to have left the Brigade.

The Z-20 became operational in 2018. The number of units operating this multi purpose helicopter is slowly increasing.

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121st Air Assault Brigade is one of the operators of the Z-8B.

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Yibin/Caiba (--)
RWY 08/26, HEL POS 28°48'02"N 104°32'42"E ELEV 923 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Army Aviation Academy 1st Brigade

End 2019/early 2020 the unit moved to the new airport Yibin/Wuliangye north of the city.

Yibin/Wuliangye (ZUYB)
RWY 11/29, HEL POS 28°51'32"N 104°31'29"E ELEV 1384 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Western Theatre Command	Army Aviation Academy 1st Brigade	Z-9A Z-9WZ Z-10A Z-20	LH905cxx

In 2017 the Flight Training Base was reorganised into an Academy with the serials LH90cxx changed into LH905cxx series. December 2019 Yibin/Wuliangye was inaugurated and the unit moved from downtown Yibin/Caiba. By early 2022 the first Z-10s were noted. Also Z-9WZ arrived to add and eventually replace the Z-9As. During the 1 May celebration in 2023 it was shown that also the Z-20 had entered service.

The Flying Academy uses the Z-9 for advanced helicopter training.

Early model Z-9As are used for helicopter training.

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Yingjiang (--)
RWY 03/21H, HEL POS 24°35'28"N 097°49'51"E ELEV 2632 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Southern Theatre Command	121st Air Assault Brigade detachment

Zhengtang (--)
RWY 18/36H, HEL POS 28°31'44"N 112°49'29"E ELEV 164 ft Google Maps
Corps	Detachment	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
PAP 2nd Mobile Corps	Helicopter Battalion Hunan	Z-8WJS Z-9WJS Z-8WJ Z-9WJ	WJ51880x WJ51890x WJ528xx WJ529xx

22 September 2015 the unit became operational.

Zhurihe (--) 朱日和
RWY 07/25 POS 42°21'04"N 112°38'54"E ELEV 3815 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	No units based

This Brigade size airbase is used for Army Aviation detachments during exercises.

Zhurihe/Barracks (--)
RWY 04/22 POS 42°13'07"N 112°45'21"E ELEV 4029 ft Google Maps
Command	Brigade	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Central Theatre Command	No units based

This strip opened in 2017 and is located close to the major Army training grounds.

Ürümqi/Shuimogou (--) 水磨沟
RWY HEL POS 43°48'56"N 087°41'14"E ELEV 2930 ft Google Maps
Corps	Detachment	Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
PAP 1st Mobile Corps	Helicopter detachment Xinjiang	Mi-171E Z-8NWJ Z-20WJ	WJ517xx WJ518xx WJ512xx

It is believed that the Z-9WJ has gone by 2022 and by 2024 replaced by the Z-20WJ.

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