Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZGSD)
Large airport · Zhuhai (Jinwan), Guangdong Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Zhuhai Jinwan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGSD |
| IATA | ZUH |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°0'23" E 113°22'34" 22.00640, 113.37600 |
| Location | Zhuhai (Jinwan), Guangdong Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 13,517 ft (4120 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport at a glance
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport is a large airport in Zhuhai (Jinwan), Guangdong Province, China, known to airline systems as ZUH. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGSD 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, 05/23, offers 13,517 ft (4120 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGSD 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 Zhuhai Jinwan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macau International Airport | VMMC | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Hong Kong International Airport | VHHH | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | ZGSZ | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Shek Kong Air Base | VHSK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Foshan Shadi Airport | ZGFS | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zhuhai Jinwan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Zhuhai Jinwan 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 Zhuhai Jinwan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zhuhai Jinwan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zhuhai Jinwan Airport is ZGSD, and its IATA code is ZUH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zhuhai Jinwan Airport above sea level?
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zhuhai Jinwan Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.0064, 113.3760 — in Zhuhai (Jinwan), Guangdong Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Macau International Airport, about 27 km away.
Does ZGSD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGSD 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 Zhuhai Jinwan Airport?
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 13,517 ft (4120 m) with a PEM surface.