Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (ZBSJ)
Large airport · Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBSJ |
| IATA | SJW |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°16'51" E 114°41'49" 38.28070, 114.69700 |
| Location | Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport at a glance
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport is a large airport in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China, known to airline systems as SJW. The field elevation of 233 ft (71 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBSJ 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, 15/33, offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBSJ 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 Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiugucheng Air Base | CN-0094 | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Taiyuan Wusu International Airport | ZBYN | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Cangxian Air Base | CN-0090 | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Handan Airport | ZBHD | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Beijing Nanjiao Airport | ZBNJ | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 233 ft field elevation of Shijiazhuang Zhengding International 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 Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport is ZBSJ, and its IATA code is SJW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport above sea level?
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.2807, 114.6970 — in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jiugucheng Air Base, about 152 km away.
Does ZBSJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBSJ 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 Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport?
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a CON surface.