Ningbo Lishe International Airport (ZSNB)
Large airport · Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Ningbo Lishe International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSNB |
| IATA | NGB |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°49'36" E 121°27'43" 29.82670, 121.46200 |
| Location | Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Ningbo Lishe International Airport at a glance
Ningbo Lishe International Airport is a large airport in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, known to airline systems as NGB. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSNB 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, 13/31, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSNB 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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ningbo Zhuangqiao Air Base | CN-0165 | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Daishan Air Base | CN-0146 | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport | ZSZS | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | ZSHC | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport | ZSJX | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ningbo Lishe International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Ningbo Lishe 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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ningbo Lishe International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ningbo Lishe International Airport is ZSNB, and its IATA code is NGB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ningbo Lishe International Airport above sea level?
Ningbo Lishe International Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ningbo Lishe International Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.8267, 121.4620 — in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ningbo Zhuangqiao Air Base, about 15 km away.
Does ZSNB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSNB 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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport?
Ningbo Lishe International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CON surface.