Shenzhen has released its High-Quality Construction Plan for Low-Altitude Infrastructure (2024–2026), outlining ambitious targets to build a global low-altitude economy headquarters and R&D center, a high-end manufacturing hub, an all-scenario demonstration and verification center, and a one-stop solutions supply center. The plan also calls for the construction of two new airports.
By the end of 2026, the city aims to complete one major scientific facility dedicated to the low-altitude economy, establish five operation pilot zones and four testing fields, and develop 10 low-altitude economy industrial parks along with two specialized industrial parks. More than 1,200 takeoff and landing sites are expected to be in place, alongside over 1,000 commercial low-altitude flight routes for both passenger and cargo transport.
Helicopter and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) facilities will cover over 50% of the built-up area within a one-kilometer radius. Low-altitude express services — providing "two-hour intra-city and four-hour intercity" delivery — will reach more than 70% of Shenzhen's population. Coverage rates for Grade III Level A hospitals and blood centers will also exceed 50%.
The plan states that by the end of 2026, the Longhua Zhangkengjing Heliport will be in operation, the Nantou Heliport relocation will be completed, and the site for Shenshan General Airport will be finalized. The new airport will complement the strengths of the Zhangkengjing Heliport.