Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZLZW)
Medium airport · Zhongwei (Shapotou), Ningxia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Zhongwei Shapotou Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLZW |
| IATA | ZHY |
| Elevation | 4,088 ft (1246 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°34'23" E 105°9'16" 37.57312, 105.15445 |
| Location | Zhongwei (Shapotou), Ningxia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | — | CON | No |
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport at a glance
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is a medium airport in Zhongwei (Shapotou), Ningxia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as ZHY. The field elevation of 4,088 ft (1246 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLZW 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, 09/27, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLZW 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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport | ZBAL | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Yinchuan Hedong International Airport | ZLIC | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | ZLLL | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Guyuan Liupanshan Airport | ZLGY | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Lanzhou Air Base | CN-0123 | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,088 ft field elevation of Zhongwei Shapotou 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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zhongwei Shapotou Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is ZLZW, and its IATA code is ZHY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zhongwei Shapotou Airport above sea level?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport sits at an elevation of 4,088 feet (1246 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zhongwei Shapotou Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.5731, 105.1545 — in Zhongwei (Shapotou), Ningxia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport, about 136 km away.
Does ZLZW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLZW 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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CON surface.