Nanchang Changbei International Airport (ZSCN)
Large airport · Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Nanchang Changbei International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSCN |
| IATA | KHN |
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°51'53" E 115°54'10" 28.86482, 115.90271 |
| Location | Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Nanchang Changbei International Airport at a glance
Nanchang Changbei International Airport is a large airport in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China, known to airline systems as KHN. The field elevation of 143 ft (44 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSCN 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, 03/21, offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSCN 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 Nanchang Changbei International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nanchang Xiangtang Air Base | CN-0163 | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Zhangshu Air Base | CN-0182 | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Jingdezhen Luojia Airport | ZSJD | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Ezhou Huahu International Airport | ZHEC | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Yichun Mingyueshan Airport | ZSYC | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nanchang Changbei International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 143 ft field elevation of Nanchang Changbei 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 Nanchang Changbei International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nanchang Changbei International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nanchang Changbei International Airport is ZSCN, and its IATA code is KHN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nanchang Changbei International Airport above sea level?
Nanchang Changbei International Airport sits at an elevation of 143 feet (44 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nanchang Changbei International Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.8648, 115.9027 — in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nanchang Xiangtang Air Base, about 49 km away.
Does ZSCN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSCN 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 Nanchang Changbei International Airport?
Nanchang Changbei International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a CON surface.