Authorities have given permission for China's first private airport, near the border with Russia, to begin operating, it was reported Saturday.
The Funing airport is in the north-eastern city of Suifenhe, a key point for trade with Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostock, the Chinese-language Xinmin Wanbao newspaper reported.
The 13,000 square metre (139,880 square feet) airport can accommodate up to eight helicopters.