Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport (ZBZL)
Medium airport · Zhalantun, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBZL |
| IATA | NZL |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°51'57" E 122°46'7" 47.86594, 122.76866 |
| Location | Zhalantun, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | — | No |
Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport at a glance
Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport is a medium airport in Zhalantun, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as NZL. The field elevation of 928 ft (283 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBZL 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 8,202 ft (2500 m), 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 ZBZL 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 Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport | ZYQQ | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Arxan Yi'ershi Airport | ZBES | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Wudalianchi Dedu Airport | ZYDU | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Baicheng Chang'an Airport | ZYBA | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Hulunbuir Hailar Airport | ZBLA | 263 km (142 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 928 ft field elevation of Zhalantun Genghis Khan 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 Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport is ZBZL, and its IATA code is NZL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport above sea level?
Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.8659, 122.7687 — in Zhalantun, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport, about 111 km away.
Does ZBZL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBZL 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 Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport?
Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m).