RMB240 million has been earmarked for construction of the Chengjia Civil Airport in Jixi, Heilongjiang.

This airport is located in Jidong county, with a 2300-meter-long runway and parking spots suitable for medium passenger aircraft such as B737 or A320. It is expected to be openeded in November 2008.

According to the plan of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, there will be four regional airports built in Heilongjiang within 5 year. Besides this new airport in Jixi, Yichun airport and Daqing airport have been waiting for final approval, and Mohe airport started its construction in June 2006.

A long-term plan is that by 2020, 13 areas or cities in Heilongjiang will have their own airports.