Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ZSPD)
Large airport · Shanghai (Pudong), Shanghai Municipality, China
Airport data
| Name | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSPD |
| IATA | PVG |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°8'36" E 121°48'18" 31.14340, 121.80500 |
| Location | Shanghai (Pudong), Shanghai Municipality, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 11,154 ft (3400 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Shanghai Pudong International Airport at a glance
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a large airport in Shanghai (Pudong), Shanghai Municipality, China, known to airline systems as PVG. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSPD 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 5 runways, the longest — 17L/35R — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17L points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSPD 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Dachang Air Base | CN-0169 | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | ZSSS | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Chenghu General Airport | CN-0316 | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Daishan Air Base | CN-0146 | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport | ZSJX | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shanghai Pudong International Airport is ZSPD, and its IATA code is PVG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shanghai Pudong International Airport above sea level?
Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.1434, 121.8050 — in Shanghai (Pudong), Shanghai Municipality, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shanghai Dachang Air Base, about 43 km away.
Does ZSPD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSPD 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 17L/35R, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a CON surface.