Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY): Codes, Runways & Location
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (IATA: ZHY · ICAO: ZLZW) is a medium-sized airport serving Zhongwei (Shapotou), China. It lies at 37.5731° N, 105.1545° E, 4088 ft (1246 m) above sea level.
Overview of Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Zhongwei (Shapotou) in China. It is identified by the IATA code ZHY and the ICAO code ZLZW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 4088 ft (1246 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport (AXF) about 136 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 ≈ 2,800 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
Where is Zhongwei Shapotou Airport located?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is located in Zhongwei (Shapotou), China. Its coordinates are 37.5731° N, 105.1545° E.
What is the airport code for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport has an IATA code of ZHY and an ICAO code of ZLZW.
How long is the runway at Zhongwei Shapotou Airport?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport's longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Zhongwei Shapotou Airport have?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Zhongwei Shapotou Airport a major airport?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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