Lin Zhi Airport, elevation 9670 feet, is carved into a winding river valley flanked by 17,000 to 20,000ft mountains. The 95-mile serpentine approach is considered the worlds most challenging commercial jetliner landing.

The Civil Aviation Administration of the People’s Republic of China, developed a stringent safety standard and Air China awarded Naverus Inc. the contract for the Required Navigation Performance (RNP) instrument approach and departure procedures.

Following extensive validation flight tests, CAAC authorized the inaugural flight on Sep. 1, 2006.