Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (ZLDH)
Large airport · Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Dunhuang Mogao International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLDH |
| IATA | DNH |
| Coordinates | N 40°9'43" E 94°48'46" 40.16195, 94.81283 |
| Location | Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport at a glance
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is a large airport in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China, known to airline systems as DNH. No official elevation is recorded for this entry, so treat published circuit heights with care and confirm locally. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLDH 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 Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiayuguan International Airport | ZLJQ | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Hami Airport | ZWHM | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Qingshui Air Base | CN-0127 | 354 km (191 NM) |
| Yaerbashi Test Range | CN-0139 | 364 km (197 NM) |
| Haixi Delingha Airport | ZLDL | 399 km (215 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
With no published elevation for Dunhuang Mogao International Airport, compute performance conservatively and confirm the field figure from local sources before relying on pattern or approach altitudes. 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 Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dunhuang Mogao International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is ZLDH, and its IATA code is DNH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
Where exactly is Dunhuang Mogao International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1620, 94.8128 — in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jiayuguan International Airport, about 302 km away.
Does ZLDH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLDH 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 Dunhuang Mogao International Airport?
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CON surface.