Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): Codes, Runways & Location
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (IATA: CAN · ICAO: ZGGG) is a large airport serving Guangzhou (Huadu), China. It lies at 23.3924° N, 113.2990° E, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Guangzhou (Huadu) in China. It is identified by the IATA code CAN and the ICAO code ZGGG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) about 42 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Where is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport located?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou (Huadu), China. Its coordinates are 23.3924° N, 113.2990° E.
What is the airport code for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has an IATA code of CAN and an ICAO code of ZGGG.
How long is the runway at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport have?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport a major airport?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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