In 2013 the J-15 became operational on the Liaoning aircraft carrier. By 2019 the serials changed into two-digit version. By 2024 the J-15 was replaced by the J-15T that is capable of catapult operations from the third aircraft carrier Fujian as well as the standard operations form the Liaoning and the Shandong aircraft carriers.

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Balbala/Doraleh (--)
RWY 09/27H POS 11°35'27"N 043°03'48"E ELEV 35 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Support Base (Djibouti)	various

In 2017 the Chinese Navy opened this second facility on foreign soil.

Changzhi/Wangcun (ZBCZ)
RWY 01/19 POS 36°14'56"N 113°07'35"E ELEV 3022 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Naval Aviation University (海军航空大学)	2nd Air Regiment	JL-8	82x0x

	6th Air Regiment	Y-7 Y-7H HYJ-7 Y-8CH Y-9H	86x0x 9xx0 xx

Maintenance Factories (military)	Maintenance Factory (保养工厂)	CJ-6 Y-5

In 2013 the Air Academy was reorganized with 4th Regiment (84x0x) flying with JL-8 split into 2nd Reg/Naval Aviation Academy using a new serial batch and some JL-8 going to the 1st Reg/Naval Aviation Training Base at Jiyuan using 83x0x. December 2021 the University received three Y-9Hs. In 2023 the Y-8CHs from the 2nd Independent Regiment arrived.

Changzhou/Benniu (ZSCG) 常州奔牛机场 (Danyang)
RWY 11/29 POS 31°55'10"N 119°46'41"E ELEV 23 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
ETC - 6th Division 海军航空兵6师	17th Air Regiment	H-6G H-6DU	81x1x

ETC (Eastern Theater Command) 东部战区海军航空兵	5th Independent Regiment	H-6J	5x

The serial batch 81x1x dates from before 1993 when the unit was still named 1st Regiment. In 1993 it was reorganised into 5th Independent Regiment. 18th Rgeiment moved in June 1977 from Dachang to Yuwi and was renumbered 17th Regiment in October 1985. In 2003 5th Independent Regiment was added to the 17th Regiment. By 2019 H-6J had arrived with 91x5 serials indicating that they were flying for the 5th Independent Regiment although no mention of its regiment number is given anymore. In 2020 the serials on the H-6J changed into two-digit serials.

The H-6G is easy recognizable with 2 hardpoints under each wing.

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Dalian/Tuchengzi (--)
RWY 12/20 POS 38°54'55"N 121°14'12"E ELEV 23 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
NTC - 2nd Division 海军航空兵2师	6th Air Regiment	Y-8C Y-8JB KQ-200/Y-8Q Y-8JZ	(9xx1)/xx

Before 2003 2nd Division/4th Regiment was dissolved and the H-6G/H-6DU aircraft went to 8th Regiment, leaving 1st Indep. Division with H-5 aircraft as the sole user of Tuchengzi (in addition to Laiyang). In 2012 2nd Division started as a Specialized Division, with 1st Indep Regiment becoming 2nd Div/6th Regiment as can still be seen by the serials. End 2018/early 2019 the Y-8Q was inducted within the Regiment

In 2013 the ELINT version of the Y-9 (Y-8JZ/GX8) started operations within the PLANAF. Around 2019 the serials were modified into two-digit codes.

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Feidong (--)
RWY 04/22 POS 31°54'35"N 117°39'30"E ELEV 177 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
PLAN Marine Corps	Marine Aviation Brigade	Z-8C Z-9DF Z-20J	xx

In 2017 the Marine Corps was greatly expanded including the creation of an Aviation Brigade. By 2020 the Z-8Cs used by this Brigade arrived at Zhucheng, which became available after PLAAF 14th Regiment had withdrawn its Q-5 aircraft (serials 1xx6x). By 2022 the Brigade relocated from Zhucheng to Feidong. It is believed that by end 2024 Z-20Js had joined the Regiment The helicopters are usually relocated to the expanding fleet of 075 Class Amphibious Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships.

Guiping/Mengshu (--)
RWY 09/27 POS 23°19'48"N 110°00'32"E ELEV 174 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC - 8th Division 海军航空兵8师	23rd Air Regiment	H-6DU H-6G	81x2x

STC (Southern Theater Command) 南部战区海军航空兵	1st Independent Regiment	(H-6J to PLAAF)	(9xx1)/xx

In 2003 the 1st Independent Regiment (serials 82x3x) was renamed 23rd Regiment. At the same time H-6G/H-6DU aircraft from 2nd Division (81x2x) were included. Although the 3rd Division was disbanded back in 1985 the serial batch 82x3x was still used until 2018. By 2025 the aircraft were transferred to the air force at Leiyang.

Huangdicun (--)
RWY 01/19 POS 40°30'00"N 120°39'26"E ELEV 48ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Naval Aviation University (海军航空大学)	3rd Air Regiment	JL-9G JL-9GA	83x0x (xx)

NTC (Northern Theater Command) 北部战区海军航空兵	21st Naval Shipborne Helicopter Regiment	Z-9D Z-18 Z-18F	xx xxx

HQ - 'Carrier Air Wing'	10th Air Brigade	J-15 J-15S J-15T	xx

	11th Air Brigade	J-15 J-15S J-15T	xx

Up to 2013 the 3rd Regiment operated HJ-5/H-5 aircraft from Xingcheng in the bomber/navigation trainer role. The 21st Regiment was established by 2023 and is believed to operate the helicopters used on the CV-16 Liaoning carrier. The 10th Aviation Brigade is assigned to the Fujian aircraft carrier. The Air Wing became operational in May 2013. The 11th Aviation Brigade is assigned to the Liaoning aircraft carrier. The air base is also used by SAC/CFTE for test and evaluation of new carrier related flight operations.

A pair of converted Z-9Ds is used for SAR duties from the Liaoning aircraft carrier.

PLAN

The Liaoning aircraft carrier is also used to house the Z-18F that is used for AEW duties with a large external antenna at the aft fuselage.

PLAN

In 2014 the navy expended its ASW capabilities with the introduction of the Z-18F

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Huangyan/Luqiao (ZSLQ) 路桥 (Taizhou)
RWY 02/20 POS 28°33'45"N 121°25'44"E ELEV 13 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
ETC (Eastern Theater Command) 东部战区海军航空兵	UAV Regiment	BZK-005H

	4th Air Brigade	Su-30MK2 J-10AH J-10SH	xx (81x4x) 83x4x

In 2020 the 4th Naval Aviation Brigade was activated when 10th Air Regiment flying with Su-30MKK with serials 81x4x and 12th Air Regiment flying with J-10H both flying for the 4th Division merged. The 10th Regiment ("Sea and Air Eagle Regiment") started life in July 1954 when the 49th PLAAF regiment was transferred to the Navy. Until spring 1951 that regiment had been flying as 257th Regiment. The regiment was flying from Feidong until 2020. The 12th Regiment had been flying J-7EH until 2010 when it converted to J-10AH. In 2023 the 4th Air Brigade was transferred to the PLAAF and re-designated 804th Air Brigade, although by ens 2025 the first aircraft appeared in PLAAF markings of the 17th Air Brigad, while still flying from Luqiao.

The HAIG BZK-005H Giant Eagle is used for the reconnaissance role.

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In 2010 the East Fleet saw yet another boost in capabilities with the arrival of J-10AH/SH aircraft.

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Huludao (--)
RWY 03L/21R, 03R/21L POS 40°45'03"N 120°52'31"E ELEV 31 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Naval Aviation University (海军航空大学)	1st Air Regiment	CJ-6A	81x0x

The Air Academy is also known as Flight Training Institute.

Jialaishi (--)
RWY 14/32 POS 19°41'54"N 109°43'36"E ELEV 309 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC (Southern Theater Command) 南部战区海军航空兵	8th Air Brigade	J-11BGH J-11BSH	xx (ex 81x8x, 83x8x)

In 2020 the 8th Naval Aviation Brigade was activated when 22nd Air Regiment flying with J-11 with serials 81x8x and 24th Air Regiment also flying with J-11 both flying for the 8th Division merged. The 22nd Regiment used to operate from Haikou-Da Yin that was surrendered to urban development. The J-11s replaced J-6 aircraft. Until 2010 the 24th Regiment had been flying with J-7II which were replaced by J-7EH. In 2014 these were replaced by J-11s. In 2023 the 8th Air Brigade was transferred to the PLAAF and re-designated 808th Air Brigade. By 2024 major expansion of the airbase started to facilitate transport/bomber aircraft like KJ-500, Y-9JB and H-6s. The airbase also houses a UAV Regiment (BZK-005).

Jiaozhou (--)
RWY 17/35 POS 36°19'52"N 120°01'31"E ELEV 62 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
NTC - 5th Division 海军航空兵5师	15th Air Regiment	J-8FH J-8FR JL-9	83x5x

In 2007 the J-8E was replaced by J-8FH. Earlier this Regiment was based on Qingdao-Liuting. Rumour has it that this Regiment will soon move to the new-build Jimo-Huanglongzhuang AB.

Jimo-Huanglongzhuang (--)
RWY 17/35 POS 36°28'31"N 120°57'21"E ELEV 87 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
NTC - 5th Division 海军航空兵5师	15th Air Regiment	J-8FH J-8FR JL-9	83x5x

It is believed that this 15th Regiment will transfer from Jiaozhou to this new-build airbase.

Jiyuan (--) 济源
RWY 08/26 POS 35°07'12"N 112°36'31"E ELEV 484 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Naval Aviation Training Base 海军航空兵训练基地	1st Air Regiment	JL-8	83x0x

In 2013 the Air Academy was reorganized with 4th Regiment (84x0x) flying with JL-8 from Changzhi/Wangcun becoming 2nd Regiment with serials 82x0x and 1st Regiment/Naval Aviation Training Base at Jiyuan with serials 83x0x. Jiyuan is also used for Y-8 testing.

Laiyang (--) 莱阳
RWY 14/32 POS 36°57'47"N 120°35'22"E ELEV 249 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
NTC - 2nd Division 海军航空兵2师	4th Air Regiment	KJ-500H Y-8J Y-8X KJ-200	(9xx1)/xx

Initially the aircraft were delivered when the Regiment was still organized as 1st Indep. Regiment, hence the serials.

Ledong (--) Foluo/Northeast
RWY 04/22 POS 18°41'26"N 109°09'35"E ELEV 583 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC (Southern Theater Command) 南部战区海军航空兵	9th Air Brigade	JH-7A JJ-7A	83x9x

In August 2004 the first JH-7A's for the 27th Regiment (of the 9th Division) were noted. J-7IIs used by this regiment most probably went to the 24th Regiment. By 2020 the 27th Air Regiment was transformed into the 9th Air Brigade. In 2023 the 9th Air Brigade was transferred to the PLAAF and re-designated 809th Air Brigade.

Liangxiangzhen (--)
RWY 04/22 POS 39°45'28"N 116°07'30"E ELEV 167 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Navy HQ	2nd Independent Regiment	Y-7-100 Y-7G Y-9H CRJ200ER CRJ700	9xx2 B-4xxx(CRJ)

In 2021 the Regiment started to use two-digit serials. December 2022 two Y-9Hs were inducted to replace the Y-8CH that went to the Naval Aviation University at Changzhi/Wangcun.

In the early 20s China started test flying shipborne AWACS aircraft derived from the Y-7: The KJ-600.

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Lingshui (--) 陵水
RWY 15/33 POS 18°29'41"N 109°59'21"E ELEV 89 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - 'Carrier Air Wing'	Air Brigade	J-15 J-15T	xx

STC (Southern Theater Command) 南部战区海军航空兵	UAV Regiment	EA-03 (UAV BZK-005 (UAV)

STC - 3rd Division 海军航空兵3师	7th Air Regiment	KJ-500H Y-9H Y-8JZ Y-7G	0x 2x 7x xx

	8th Air Regiment	KQ-200/Y-8Q	82x3x xx (outline)

It is suggested that he aircraft for the CV-17 carrier are based on this airbase Early 2018 KJ-500H aircraft were noted in the 81x3x serial range indicating the revival of 3rd Naval Air Division (which can be a rename of the 9th Division, though that has to be confirmed). Thew first aircraft were flying with the new 7th Naval Air Regiment that was converted from the 9th Div/27th Regiment. Y-7G and Y-8JZ followed in 2019 and 2020. Aircraft flying for the 8th Regiment were first noted April 2019.

Meiji Jiao (--) 美济礁 (Mischief Reef)
RWY 03/21 POS 09°55'15"N 115°30'21"E ELEV 25 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC - No Division	No regiment

Starting 2016 this airstrip-on-the-reef can be used for deploments of fighter regiments.

Ningbo/Zhuangqiao (--) 路桥
RWY 12/30 POS 29°55'26"N 121°34'26"E ELEV 15 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
ETC - 4th Division 海军航空兵4师	11th Air Regiment	Mi-8 Ka-27PS Ka-28 Ka-31 Z-9D	9xx4

ETC - 6th Division 海军航空兵6师	16th Air Regiment	JH-7 (still?)	81x6x

ETC - 1st Division 海军航空兵1师	11th Air Regiment	KQ-200/Y-8Q Y-9H	xx

Before 2008 the 4th Independent Regiment changed into 11th Reg subordinate to 4th Div. In 2017 the 16th (JH-7) Regiment moved from Shanghai/Dachang, although it is to be confirmed the type was used much longer after that. The airbase is also used by UAVs. Early 2018 the first Y-8Q patrol aircraft were noted at Dachang, after the 6th Division flying JH-7A had moved to Ningbo/Zhuangqiao. In 2022 the five digit serials 82x1x for the 11th Regiment aircraft were replaced by a 2 digit code. Earlier the Regiment was known as the 1st Division/2nd Regiment. Also, late 2022 the two Y-9H arrived.

Qingdao/Cangkou (--)
RWY 13/31, HEL POS 36°09'32"N 120°23'16"E ELEV 33 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
NTC (Northern Theater Command) 北部战区海军航空兵	6th Naval Shipborne Helicopter Regiment	Z-8J Z-8JH Z-9D	xx (ex 9xx6)

SAR equipped SA365N replaced Z-9Cs although newbuild Z-9Cs were also added. About 2012 the 6th Indep. Regiment was reorganized into 2nd Div/5th Regiment, but a few years later renamed in 6th Naval Shipborne Helicopter Regiment with serials changed from four digits to two. At Cangkou also the ground school of the Naval Aviation University is located.

Like many navy Regiments the former 7th Independent Regiment is still evident from the serial numbers that had not been changed during the 2012 re-organization. Evidence was provided during a European tour of three Chinese ships with Z-9C 9317 on board of Yuncheng (571).

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Qinhuangdao/Shanhaiguan (ZBSH) 秦皇岛
RWY 06/24 POS 39°58'06"N 119°43'50"E ELEV 30 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Naval Aviation Training Base 海军航空兵训练基地	2nd Air Regiment	JL-9H	81x7x

NTC - Division	Unknown Regiment	KQ-200/Y-8Q KJ-200 KJ-500H Y-8JZ

July 1988 the 7th Division/19th Regiment was reorganized into PLANAF Training Base/2nd Regiment. In 2011 JL-9H replaced the JJ-6.

In 2011 the Navy introduced the JL-9H for conversion training to the JH-7A, replacing the ancient JJ-6.

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Qionghai/Bo'ao (ZJQH) 琼海博鳌
RWY 15/33 POS 19°08'24"N 110°27'14"E ELEV 32 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Police	China Coast Guard (CCG) 中国海警	MA60H (MPA)	21cxx

STC - 3rd Division 海军航空兵3师	MPA Regiment	KQ-200/Y-8Q

The State Oceanic Administration was created in 2013 as part of the civilian Ministry of Land and Resources and reporting to the State Oceanic Administration. In 2018 the SOA disappeared and the China Coast Guard became subordinate to the People's Armed Police In 2020 the Y-8Q Regiment started to use this new civilian airport. The airport is also used by a civilian AVIC Wing Loong-10/Wing Shandow UAV for weather surveillance.

Sanya/Yaxian (--) 三亚
RWY 06/24, HEL POS 18°17'15"N 109°27'49"E ELEV 26 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC (Southern Theater Command) 南部战区海军航空兵	7th Naval Shipborne Helicopter Regiment	Y-7G Z-8J Z-8S Z-9C Z-9D	xx (ex 9xx7)

	22nd Naval Shipborne Helicopter Regiment	Z-9S Z-18 Z-18FA Z-18JA	xx

	UAV Regiment unit 92781	BZK-005H

By 2012 the 7th Indep. Regiment was reorganized into 26th Regiment subordinate to 9th Division, while the serial range was kept at 9xx7. By 2019 the unit became known as 7th Naval Shipborne Helicopter Regiment, after the Y-7Gs had moved to Luigshui, with serials being changed to two-digits starting in 2021. The 22nd Regiment was established by 2023 and is believed to operate the helicopters used on the CV-17 Shandong carrier. The UAV Regiment is located at the north western part of the air base.

The Z-8 is the main transport helicopter for all armed services Two Z-8Js were shown on board Changbai Shan (989) in Rotterdam during their European tour.

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Shanghai/Dachang (--) 上海大场
RWY 17/35 POS 31°19'28"N 121°24'34"E ELEV 14 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
ETC - 1st Division 海军航空兵1师	10th Air Regiment	KJ-500H	xx

In 2022 the five digit serials 81x1x for the 1st Regiment aircraft were replaced by a 2 digit code. By then, the Regiment became known as the 10th Regiment. At Dachang also 5703 Factory is located.

Starting 2004 the Navy received 24 Su-30MK2s which until 2010 were stationed at Feidong.

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Early 2015 the first operational submarine hunter Y-8Q was noted.

PLAN

Shenzhen/Nantou (ZGNT)

		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Police	China Coast Guard (CCG) 中国海警	Z-9A	259xx

Suizhong (--)
RWY 18/36 POS 40°17'57"N 120°21'40"E ELEV 41 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
NTC (Northern Theater Command) 北部战区海军航空兵	7th Air Brigade	JH-7A	82x7x

HQ - Naval Aviation University (海军航空大学)	Air Regiment	JL-10H	88x0x

July 1988 the 7th Division/20th Regiment Qinhuangdao / Shanhaiguan got subordinated to 5th Division as 20th Regiment while keeping the serial batch 82x7x. In 2009 Q-5 aircraft were replaced by JH-7A. By 2011 the 20th Regiment was renamed 13th Regiment subordinated to 5th Division. (The original 13th Regiment had been subordinated to the Training Base in July 1988 as 1st regiment). In 2013 the Regiment transferred to Suizhong at the same time the 3rd Regiment of the Naval Aviation Training Base ceased flying Q-5 aircraft from that Suizhong. By 2023 the Regiment had been converted into 7th Air Brigade and it was transferred to the PLAAF and re-designated 807th Air Brigade. In August 2018 twelve JL-10Hs were delivered to the Naval Aviation University at Suizhong. Whether they still operate from this base is unclear.

Triton Island (--)
RWY 09/27, HEL POS 15°47'02"N 111°11'54"E ELEV 0 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC (Southern Theater Command) 南部战区海军航空兵	-	-

Starting 2023 this small island in the Paracel archipelago has a small airstrip and can be used by small aircraft.

Unknown (--)

		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC - 9th Division 海军航空兵9师	Regiment	KQ-200/Y-8Q KJ-500H Y-8JZ	85x9x

Ministry of Transport	Maritime Safety Agency - Shandong office	AR500

The home base of these arcraft has to be confirmed.

Xingcheng (--)
RWY 07/25 POS 40°34'48"N 120°42'00"E ELEV 26 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Naval Aviation University (海军航空大学)	4th Air Regiment	Z-8CJ Z-9CJ Z-18	84x0x

	7th Shipborne Avation Brigade	Z-9CJ	xx H5721yxx

In 2013 the 4th Air Regiment flying with Y-5B moved from Huludao to Xincheng. On 5 November 2022 the Y-5B was withdrawn from use and were replaced by Z-8CJ and Z-9CJ. Mi-8s were replaced by Z-9CJ. In 2012 the Z-9 Regiment moved from Changzhi/Wangcun to Xincheng. By 2024 the unit became known as the 7th Shipborne Avation Brigade.

The Naval Aviation University at Xingcheng operates a mix of helicopters and transport aircraft.

PLANAF

Xingtai/Shahe (ZBXT)
RWY 17/35 POS 36°53'00"N 114°25'45"E ELEV 288 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Naval Aviation University (海军航空大学)	5th Air Regiment	Y-7	xx (85x0x)

Around 2013 the 2nd Regiment (82x0x) changed into the 5th Regiment (85x0x). By 2023 the serial range 85x0x was changed into two digit codes.

Xuchang (--)
RWY 04l/22R, 04R/22L POS 34°01'24"N 113°42'53"E ELEV 287 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
HQ - Naval Aviation University (海军航空大学)	1st Air Regiment	CJ-6A	xx (81x0x)

The Regiment number, of this unit 91104 needs confirmation as the 1st Regiment is reported to operate from Huludao. The airbase was used by the 2nd Regiment of the 13th Flying Academy (PLAAF) until that was disbanded in 2012. It saw a major upgrade in 2019/2020.

Yantai/Laishan (--)
RWY 04/22 POS 37°24'01"N 121°22'13"E ELEV 56 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
NTC (Northern Theater Command) 北部战区海军航空兵	5th Air Brigade	JH-7A	xx (ex 82x5x)

	UAV Regiment	BZK-005H

JH-7As replaced Q-5s around 2006. By 2020 the 14th Air Regiment of the 5th Division was transformed into the 5th Brigade. In 2023 the 5th Air Brigade was transferred to the PLAAF and re-designated 805th Air Brigade.

Yiwu (ZSYW) 义乌
RWY 02/20 POS 29°20'41"N 120°01'57"E ELEV 262 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
ETC (Eastern Theater Command) 东部战区海军航空兵	6th Air Brigade	JH-7	82x6x

Initially this Brigade was named the 17th Air Regiment with the 9th Division, hence the "2" in the serial range. It was renamed 18th Air Regiment, based at Shanghai-Dachang and flying J-6. J-6s were replaced by JH-7 end 2003 and the Regiment relocated to the former Air Force Air Base near Yiwu. Mid 2006 82x6x aircraft were still noted at Dachang however. At or before 2020 the 18th Air Regiment was converted into the 6th Air Brigade. In 2023 the 6th Air Brigade was transferred to the PLAAF and re-designated 806th Air Brigade.

Yonghsu Dao (--) 永暑礁 (Fiery Cross Reef)
RWY 05/23 POS 09°33'04"N 112°53'15"E ELEV 25 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC - 3rd Division 海军航空兵3师	7th Air Regiment (det)	KJ-500H Y-8JZ	81x3x

Starting 2016 this airstrip-on-the-reef can be used for deployments of large aircraft like reconnaissance aircraft and even a complete fighter Regiment.

Yongxing Dao/Xisha (ZJYX) 永兴岛机场 (Woody Island/Sansha)
RWY 05/23 POS 16°50'03"N 112°20'44"E ELEV 101 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC - 9th Division 海军航空兵9师	25th Air Regiment	J-11BH J-11BSH	81x9x

In 2007 the J-8B/Ds at Lingshui were upgraded to J-8BH/J-8DH. In 2013 J-11BH/BSH replaced the J-8s and the unit moved to Ledong, leaving the air base vacant for other activities. April 2016 the unit moved to Yongxing Dao, although this might be on deployment only. It is believed that in 2020 the 25th Regiment was transformed into the 9th Brigade, which in turn got subordinated to the Air Force in 2023. The airbase is also used by UAVs (BZK-007)

Yongzhou/Lingling (ZGLG)
RWY 18/36 POS 26°20'20"N 111°36'36"E ELEV 3616 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC - 3rd Division 海军航空兵3师	7th Air Regiment (det)	KJ-500H KQ-200/Y-8Q Y-8JZ	81x3x

Yongzhou/Lingling is used by PLAN special mission Y-8/Y-9 aircraft.

Zhoushan/Zhujiajian (ZSZS)
RWY 18/36 POS 29°56'05"N 122°21'44"E ELEV 3 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
Police	China Coast Guard (CCG) 中国海警	Y-12F H425 MA60H AC-313	B-50xx B-70xx

The unit started as China Marine Surveillance (CMS) (国家海洋局). With the creation of the State Oceanic Administration the CMS was dissolved into the Chines Coast Guard that got subordinated to the People's Armed Police in 2018. In can be expected that the serials have changed since 2018.

The Coast Guard air assets includes a single maritime patrol aircraft, the MA60H.

AVIC

Zhubi Dao (--) 渚碧礁 (Subi Reef)
RWY 03/21 POS 10°55'25"N 114°04'15"E ELEV 25 ft Google Maps
		Aircraft Type(s)	Serial range
STC (Southern Theater Command) 南部战区海军航空兵	-

Starting 2016 this airstrip-on-the-reef can be used for deployments of fighter regiments and also a few large transport aircraft.

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