Its name "Hedong" literally means "East of the River" and derives from the airport's location east of the Yellow River. It is connected to over 20 cities by either direct flights, or transferring in Xi'an and Beijing. The terminal building covers a total area of .
The airport, known as "Hedong," literally means "East of the River" based on its location east of the Yellow River. It connects to over 20 cities via either direct flights or transfers in Xi'an and Beijing. The terminal building spans a total area of .