The 43rd Airborne Brigade is stationed at the Air Force Compound in the southern suburbs of Kaifeng City, just across a wall from Ganheyan Village. The main gate is closer to Fengyu Wangtai Park, the west gate is closer to Fengyu Cigarette Factory, and the east gate is at the shooting range. Airborne troops, also known as paratroopers, mainly use airborne landings on the battlefield as their combat method. They are characterized by lightweight equipment, high motorization, and elite soldiers. Generally, the independent organization is at the division or brigade level and is directly subordinate to the command organization at the corps level or higher.