Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC): Codes, Runways & Location
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (IATA: URC · ICAO: ZWWW) is a large airport serving Ürümqi, China. It lies at 43.9136° N, 87.4794° E, 2125 ft (648 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Ürümqi in China. It is identified by the IATA code URC and the ICAO code ZWWW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2125 ft (648 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ürümqi Changji Air Base about 32 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 ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport
Where is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport located?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is located in Ürümqi, China. Its coordinates are 43.9136° N, 87.4794° E.
What is the airport code for Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport has an IATA code of URC and an ICAO code of ZWWW.
How long is the runway at Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport have?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport a major airport?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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