Tongliao Airport (ZBTL)
Medium airport · Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Tongliao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBTL |
| IATA | TGO |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft (730 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°33'24" E 122°11'60" 43.55670, 122.20000 |
| Location | Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | — | CON | No |
Tongliao Airport at a glance
Tongliao Airport is a medium airport in Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as TGO. The field elevation of 2,395 ft (730 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBTL 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, 02/20, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBTL 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 Tongliao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fuxin Air Base | CN-0191 | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Siping Air Base | CN-0208 | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Kaiyuan Air Base | CN-0197 | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Gongzhuling Air Base | CN-0192 | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Shenyang Yuhong Quansheng Airport | ZYSY | 213 km (115 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tongliao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,395 ft field elevation of Tongliao 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 Tongliao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tongliao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tongliao Airport is ZBTL, and its IATA code is TGO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tongliao Airport above sea level?
Tongliao Airport sits at an elevation of 2,395 feet (730 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tongliao Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5567, 122.2000 — in Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fuxin Air Base, about 170 km away.
Does ZBTL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBTL 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 Tongliao Airport?
Tongliao Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a CON surface.