Foshan Shadi Airport (ZGFS)
Medium airport · Foshan (Nanhai), Guangdong Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Foshan Shadi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGFS |
| IATA | FUO |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°4'57" E 113°4'15" 23.08250, 113.07083 |
| Location | Foshan (Nanhai), Guangdong Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 180 ft | — | Yes |
Foshan Shadi Airport at a glance
Foshan Shadi Airport is a medium airport in Foshan (Nanhai), Guangdong Province, China, known to airline systems as FUO. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGFS 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, 01/19, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGFS 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 Foshan Shadi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | ZGGG | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | ZGSZ | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Macau International Airport | VMMC | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Hong Kong International Airport | VHHH | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZGSD | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Foshan Shadi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Foshan Shadi 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 Foshan Shadi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Foshan Shadi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Foshan Shadi Airport is ZGFS, and its IATA code is FUO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Foshan Shadi Airport above sea level?
Foshan Shadi Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Foshan Shadi Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.0825, 113.0708 — in Foshan (Nanhai), Guangdong Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, about 42 km away.
Does ZGFS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGFS 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 Foshan Shadi Airport?
Foshan Shadi Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m).