As of August 12, 2026, Yutian Wanfang Airport in Xinjiang's airport group has handled 1,766 flight takeoffs and landings, achieved a passenger throughput of 140,162, and processed 44.38 tonnes of cargo and mail. Compared to the same period in 2025, these figures represent growth of 14.45%, 18.44%, and 103.47%, respectively.

With the continued surge in tourism within Xinjiang, it is expected that passenger traffic at Yutian Wanfang Airport will maintain a high growth rate in the near term. Since the start of the summer travel season, passenger travel enthusiasm has been high, with Xinjiang's aviation market and tourism industry showing a robust recovery trend and strong market demand, reflecting a sustained increase in travelers' willingness to fly.

Seizing the opportunity of a market recovery, Yutian Wanfang Airport has focused on route expansion. During the summer season, it has collaborated with various airlines to gradually increase frequencies on routes outside Xinjiang, including Yutian–Urumqi–Shanghai Hongqiao, Yutian–Urumqi–Shanghai Pudong, and Yutian–Urumqi–Beijing (all of which stop at Urumqi Airport). Within Xinjiang, it has added routes such as Yining–Yutian–Aksu, Urumqi–Yutian–Kashgar, Kashgar–Yutian–Urumqi, Aksu–Yutian–Kashgar, Kashgar–Yutian–Korla, and Korla–Yutian–Kashgar (note: actual flight schedules are based on the official websites of the airlines).

To meet the diverse air travel needs of passengers, Yutian Wanfang Airport has been improving its aviation transport quality by focusing on route network planning, safety operations, flight punctuality, and service products. It has also leveraged the advantages of the airline-tourism alliance platform to introduce high-quality travel products, taking multiple measures to enhance the passenger experience.

The gradually expanding route network and continuously refreshed data records not only reflect the rapid economic recovery of Yutian but also demonstrate the vigorous vitality of Yutian Wanfang Airport's high-quality development. Moving forward, Yutian Wanfang Airport will further enrich its route network, actively coordinate with airlines to increase flights on key routes, and fully ensure flight operations to meet the travel needs of the majority of passengers, helping them enjoy safe and worry-free journeys.