Kunming Changshui International Airport (ZPPP)
Large airport · Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZPPP |
| IATA | KMG |
| Elevation | 6,903 ft (2104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°6'37" E 102°56'12" 25.11031, 102.93674 |
| Location | Kunming, Yunnan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04/22 | 14,764 ft (4500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kunming Changshui International Airport at a glance
Kunming Changshui International Airport is a large airport in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, known to airline systems as KMG. The field elevation of 6,903 ft (2104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZPPP 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 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 14,764 ft (4500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZPPP 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 Kunming Changshui International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luliang Air Base | CN-0041 | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Yuanmou Air Base | ZPYM | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Wenshan Air Base | CN-0048 | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Honghe Mengzi Airport / Mengzi Air Base | CN-0043 | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport | ZUZH | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kunming Changshui International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,903 ft field elevation of Kunming Changshui 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 Kunming Changshui International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kunming Changshui International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kunming Changshui International Airport is ZPPP, and its IATA code is KMG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kunming Changshui International Airport above sea level?
Kunming Changshui International Airport sits at an elevation of 6,903 feet (2104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kunming Changshui International Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.1103, 102.9367 — in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Luliang Air Base, about 72 km away.
Does ZPPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZPPP 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 Kunming Changshui International Airport?
Kunming Changshui International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 14,764 ft (4500 m) with a ASP surface.