Urumqi Air

Urumqi Air (IATA: UQ, ICAO: CUH) is a Chinese airline established in 2014, operating from its primary hub at Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in Xinjiang. The airline has grown to serve regional routes across China and neighbouring markets, positioning itself as a key carrier for central Asian connectivity.

The airline's network focuses on regional and domestic operations. Ürümqi Diwopu serves as Urumqi Air's operational base, providing the strategic location necessary for serving routes across western China and international destinations in central Asia. This geographic positioning has made the airline an important player in regional air transport.

Urumqi Air operates a mixed fleet comprising modern regional jets and narrow-body aircraft. The fleet includes the Embraer E-190 for regional routes, the Boeing 737 for domestic and short-haul international services, and the Comac ARJ21, a domestically-produced regional turbofan aircraft. This composition allows the airline to optimise capacity and efficiency across varying route demands.