I did not use the Lijiang airport on this trip, but from others who did, I didn't hear any complaints, so I'd guess it is finished. At any rate, if you are flying in or out of Lijiang, you have to just play with the cards you're dealt, as there aren't a lot of options!
I hope that at least some FT'ers are getting some benefits, ideas, or at least some laughs at my travel maneuvers.
more to come now....