Sanming Shaxian Airport (ZSSM)
Medium airport · Sanming (Sha), Fujian Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Sanming Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSSM |
| IATA | SQJ |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°25'35" E 117°50'1" 26.42630, 117.83360 |
| Location | Sanming (Sha), Fujian Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | — | Yes |
Sanming Shaxian Airport at a glance
Sanming Shaxian Airport is a medium airport in Sanming (Sha), Fujian Province, China, known to airline systems as SQJ. The field elevation of 830 ft (253 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSSM 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, 06/24, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSSM 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liancheng Guanzhishan Airport | ZSLO | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Nanping Wuyishan Airport | ZSWY | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Fuzhou Air Base | CN-0149 | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Huian Air Base | CN-0152 | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Longtian Air Base | CN-0158 | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sanming Shaxian Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 830 ft field elevation of Sanming Shaxian 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sanming Shaxian Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sanming Shaxian Airport is ZSSM, and its IATA code is SQJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sanming Shaxian Airport above sea level?
Sanming Shaxian Airport sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sanming Shaxian Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.4263, 117.8336 — in Sanming (Sha), Fujian Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Liancheng Guanzhishan Airport, about 137 km away.
Does ZSSM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSSM 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport?
Sanming Shaxian Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).