Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): Codes, Runways & Location
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (IATA: SHA · ICAO: ZSSS) is a large airport serving Shanghai (Minhang), China. It lies at 31.1981° N, 121.3343° E, 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Shanghai (Minhang) in China. It is identified by the IATA code SHA and the ICAO code ZSSS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3400 m (11154 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: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 10 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shanghai Dachang Air Base about 16 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 ≈ 3,400 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Where is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport located?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Shanghai (Minhang), China. Its coordinates are 31.1981° N, 121.3343° E.
What is the airport code for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has an IATA code of SHA and an ICAO code of ZSSS.
How long is the runway at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport's longest runway is about 3400 m (11154 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport a major airport?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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