Sanya Air Base

Sanya Airbase is a military [air base] located on Hainan Island, China. The airbase is in a highly strategic location, part of the Southern Theater Command, and within easy flying distance of the disputed islands in the South China Sea. Hainan Island is also host to a second military air base: Lingshui Air Base.

History

Analysis of Google Earth imagery since 2018 shows that Lingshui Airbase is undergoing extensive redevelopment of its aircraft parking areas.

Operations

Sanya is one of the Chinese bases which supports the Guizhou Soar Dragon and recent imagery has confirmed the UAVs' presence. The base is also home to Harbin Z-9 helicopters.