Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (ZSOF)
Large airport · Hefei, Anhui Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Hefei Xinqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSOF |
| IATA | HFE |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°59'16" E 116°58'37" 31.98779, 116.97690 |
| Location | Hefei, Anhui Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport at a glance
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is a large airport in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, known to airline systems as HFE. The field elevation of 207 ft (63 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSOF 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, 15/33, offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSOF 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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feidong Air Base | CN-0147 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Bengbu Renheji Airport | ZSBB | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Bengbu Tenghu Airport | ZSBA | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Fuyang Xiguan Airport | ZSFY | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Anqing Tianzhushan Airport / Anqing North Air Base | ZSAQ | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 207 ft field elevation of Hefei Xinqiao 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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hefei Xinqiao International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is ZSOF, and its IATA code is HFE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport above sea level?
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.9878, 116.9769 — in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Feidong Air Base, about 65 km away.
Does ZSOF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSOF 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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport?
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a CON surface.