Manzhouli Xijiao Airport (ZBMZ)
Medium airport · Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Manzhouli Xijiao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBMZ |
| IATA | NZH |
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°34'0" E 117°19'48" 49.56667, 117.33000 |
| Location | Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Manzhouli Xijiao Airport at a glance
Manzhouli Xijiao Airport is a medium airport in Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as NZH. The field elevation of 2,231 ft (680 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBMZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBMZ 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 Manzhouli Xijiao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnokamensk Airport | UIAE | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Chindant Air Base | UIAG | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Hulunbuir Hailar Airport | ZBLA | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Step Air Base | XIAS | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Choibalsan Airport | ZMCD | 253 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Manzhouli Xijiao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,231 ft field elevation of Manzhouli Xijiao 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 Manzhouli Xijiao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Manzhouli Xijiao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Manzhouli Xijiao Airport is ZBMZ, and its IATA code is NZH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Manzhouli Xijiao Airport above sea level?
Manzhouli Xijiao Airport sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Manzhouli Xijiao Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.5667, 117.3300 — in Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krasnokamensk Airport, about 74 km away.
Does ZBMZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBMZ 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 Manzhouli Xijiao Airport?
Manzhouli Xijiao Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CON surface.