Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (ZGGG)
Large airport · Guangzhou (Huadu), Guangdong Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGGG |
| IATA | CAN |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°23'33" E 113°17'56" 23.39240, 113.29900 |
| Location | Guangzhou (Huadu), Guangdong Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CONC | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 02L/20R | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 03/21 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at a glance
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a large airport in Guangzhou (Huadu), Guangdong Province, China, known to airline systems as CAN. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGGG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 02L/20R — offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02L points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGGG 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foshan Shadi Airport | ZGFS | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | ZGSZ | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Shek Kong Air Base | VHSK | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Hong Kong International Airport | VHHH | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport | ZGHZ | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Guangzhou Baiyun 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is ZGGG, and its IATA code is CAN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport above sea level?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.3924, 113.2990 — in Guangzhou (Huadu), Guangdong Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Foshan Shadi Airport, about 42 km away.
Does ZGGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGGG 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 02L/20R, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a ASP surface.