Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (ZSRZ)
Medium airport · Rizhao (Donggang), Shandong Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Rizhao Shanzihe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSRZ |
| IATA | RIZ |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°24'18" E 119°19'28" 35.40503, 119.32440 |
| Location | Rizhao (Donggang), Shandong Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | — | Yes |
Rizhao Shanzihe Airport at a glance
Rizhao Shanzihe Airport is a medium airport in Rizhao (Donggang), Shandong Province, China, known to airline systems as RIZ. The field elevation of 121 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSRZ 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 8,530 ft (2600 m), 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 ZSRZ 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 Rizhao Shanzihe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zhucheng Air Base | CN-0111 | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Linyi Qiyang Airport | ZSLY | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport | ZSLG | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Jiaozhou Jiaocheng Air Base | CN-0092 | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport | ZSQD | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rizhao Shanzihe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 121 ft field elevation of Rizhao Shanzihe 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 Rizhao Shanzihe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rizhao Shanzihe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rizhao Shanzihe Airport is ZSRZ, and its IATA code is RIZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rizhao Shanzihe Airport above sea level?
Rizhao Shanzihe Airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rizhao Shanzihe Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.4050, 119.3244 — in Rizhao (Donggang), Shandong Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zhucheng Air Base, about 70 km away.
Does ZSRZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSRZ 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 Rizhao Shanzihe Airport?
Rizhao Shanzihe Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).