Chenghu General Airport (CN-0316)
Medium airport · Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Chenghu General Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CN-0316 |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°12'55" E 120°47'22" 31.21533, 120.78933 |
| Location | Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,146 ft (654 m) | 20 ft | CON | No |
Chenghu General Airport at a glance
Chenghu General Airport is a medium airport in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CN-0316 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 2,146 ft (654 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CN-0316 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Chenghu General Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou Guangfu Airport | ZSSZ | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | ZSWX | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | ZSSS | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport | ZSJX | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Shanghai Dachang Air Base | CN-0169 | 60 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chenghu General Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Chenghu General Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 334 airports and airfields we list for China — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Chenghu General Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chenghu General Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chenghu General Airport is CN-0316, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chenghu General Airport above sea level?
Chenghu General Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chenghu General Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.2153, 120.7893 — in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Suzhou Guangfu Airport, about 37 km away.
Does CN-0316 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CN-0316 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Chenghu General Airport?
Chenghu General Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 2,146 ft (654 m) with a CON surface.