Yishuntun Airbase Explained

Yishuntun Airbase (alternatively Zhengjiatun) is a military air base located in Jilin, Northeast China.[1] The airbase is a highly strategic location, being part of the Northern Theater Command, near the North Korean border.[2]

History

Yishtuntun began undergoing an expansion in 2016, with one runway lengthened to 2,800 meters.[1] Nearby troop garrison and rail connections were also expanded.[1]

Operations

Yishtun became the third Chinese base to operate the Guizhou Soar Dragon.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Soar Dragon UAVs Deploy to Yishuntun Airbase . . Bellingcat Investigation Team . March 23, 2018.
  2. News: The drones that have become part of China's military strategy . Kristin . Huang . . August 26, 2018 . December 19, 2018.