Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG): Codes, Runways & Location
Kashgar Laining International Airport (IATA: KHG · ICAO: ZWSH) is a large airport serving Kashgar, China. It lies at 39.5423° N, 76.0202° E, 4529 ft (1380 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kashgar Laining International Airport
Kashgar Laining International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kashgar in China. It is identified by the IATA code KHG and the ICAO code ZWSH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kashgar Laining International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 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 surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4529 ft (1380 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shache Airport (QSZ) about 170 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kashgar Laining International Airport
Where is Kashgar Laining International Airport located?
Kashgar Laining International Airport is located in Kashgar, China. Its coordinates are 39.5423° N, 76.0202° E.
What is the airport code for Kashgar Laining International Airport?
Kashgar Laining International Airport has an IATA code of KHG and an ICAO code of ZWSH.
How long is the runway at Kashgar Laining International Airport?
Kashgar Laining International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kashgar Laining International Airport have?
Kashgar Laining International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Kashgar Laining International Airport a major airport?
Kashgar Laining International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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