Nantong Xingdong International Airport (ZSNT)
Medium airport · Nantong (Tongzhou), Jiangsu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Nantong Xingdong International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSNT |
| IATA | NTG |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°4'25" E 120°58'48" 32.07357, 120.98008 |
| Location | Nantong (Tongzhou), Jiangsu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CONC | Yes |
Nantong Xingdong International Airport at a glance
Nantong Xingdong International Airport is a medium airport in Nantong (Tongzhou), Jiangsu Province, China, known to airline systems as NTG. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSNT 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, 18/36, offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSNT 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 Nantong Xingdong International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rugao Air Base | ZSRG | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | ZSWX | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Shanghai Dachang Air Base | CN-0169 | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Chenghu General Airport | CN-0316 | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | ZSSS | 103 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nantong Xingdong International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Nantong Xingdong 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 Nantong Xingdong International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nantong Xingdong International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nantong Xingdong International Airport is ZSNT, and its IATA code is NTG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nantong Xingdong International Airport above sea level?
Nantong Xingdong International Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nantong Xingdong International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.0736, 120.9801 — in Nantong (Tongzhou), Jiangsu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rugao Air Base, about 50 km away.
Does ZSNT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSNT 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 Nantong Xingdong International Airport?
Nantong Xingdong International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a CONC surface.