Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (ZLLL)
Large airport · Lanzhou (Yongdeng), Gansu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLLL |
| IATA | LHW |
| Elevation | 6,388 ft (1947 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°30'55" E 103°37'12" 36.51520, 103.62000 |
| Location | Lanzhou (Yongdeng), Gansu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport at a glance
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is a large airport in Lanzhou (Yongdeng), Gansu Province, China, known to airline systems as LHW. The field elevation of 6,388 ft (1947 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLLL 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 3 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLLL 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou Air Base | CN-0123 | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Lintao Air Base | CN-0125 | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Xining Caojiabao International Airport | ZLXN | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Zhongwei Shapotou Airport | ZLZW | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Wuwei Air Base | CN-0136 | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,388 ft field elevation of Lanzhou Zhongchuan 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is ZLLL, and its IATA code is LHW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport above sea level?
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport sits at an elevation of 6,388 feet (1947 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.5152, 103.6200 — in Lanzhou (Yongdeng), Gansu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lanzhou Air Base, about 85 km away.
Does ZLLL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLLL 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport?
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASPH surface.