Shennongjia Hongping Airport (ZHSN)
Medium airport · Shennongjia (Hongping), Hubei Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Shennongjia Hongping Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZHSN |
| IATA | HPG |
| Elevation | 8,365 ft (2550 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°37'34" E 110°20'24" 31.62600, 110.34000 |
| Location | Shennongjia (Hongping), Hubei Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | — | — | Yes |
Shennongjia Hongping Airport at a glance
Shennongjia Hongping Airport is a medium airport in Shennongjia (Hongping), Hubei Province, China, known to airline systems as HPG. The field elevation of 8,365 ft (2550 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZHSN 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, 17/35, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZHSN 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 Shennongjia Hongping Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiyan Wudangshan Airport | ZHSY | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Guangzhou MR Air Base / Guanghua Airport | ZHGH | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Yichang Sanxia Airport | ZHYC | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Enshi Xujiaping Airport | ZHES | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Dangyang Air Base | CN-0056 | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shennongjia Hongping Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8,365 ft field elevation of Shennongjia Hongping 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 Shennongjia Hongping Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shennongjia Hongping Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shennongjia Hongping Airport is ZHSN, and its IATA code is HPG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shennongjia Hongping Airport above sea level?
Shennongjia Hongping Airport sits at an elevation of 8,365 feet (2550 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shennongjia Hongping Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.6260, 110.3400 — in Shennongjia (Hongping), Hubei Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shiyan Wudangshan Airport, about 120 km away.
Does ZHSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZHSN 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 Shennongjia Hongping Airport?
Shennongjia Hongping Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m).