Shaoguan Danxia Airport (ZGSG)
Medium airport · Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Shaoguan Danxia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGSG |
| IATA | HSC |
| Elevation | 280 ft (85 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°58'43" E 113°25'16" 24.97860, 113.42100 |
| Location | Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | — | — | Yes |
Shaoguan Danxia Airport at a glance
Shaoguan Danxia Airport is a medium airport in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, China, known to airline systems as HSC. The field elevation of 280 ft (85 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGSG 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, 15/33, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGSG 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 Shaoguan Danxia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chenzhou Beihu Airport | ZGCZ | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Xincheng Air Base | CN-0138 | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | ZGGG | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Leiyang Air Base | CN-0071 | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Foshan Shadi Airport | ZGFS | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shaoguan Danxia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 280 ft field elevation of Shaoguan Danxia 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 Shaoguan Danxia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shaoguan Danxia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shaoguan Danxia Airport is ZGSG, and its IATA code is HSC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shaoguan Danxia Airport above sea level?
Shaoguan Danxia Airport sits at an elevation of 280 feet (85 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shaoguan Danxia Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.9786, 113.4210 — in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chenzhou Beihu Airport, about 104 km away.
Does ZGSG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGSG 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 Shaoguan Danxia Airport?
Shaoguan Danxia Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m).