Weihai Dashuibo Airport (ZSWH)
Medium airport · Weihai, Shandong Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Weihai Dashuibo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSWH |
| IATA | WEH |
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°11'14" E 122°13'44" 37.18710, 122.22900 |
| Location | Weihai, Shandong Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Weihai Dashuibo Airport at a glance
Weihai Dashuibo Airport is a medium airport in Weihai, Shandong Province, China, known to airline systems as WEH. The field elevation of 145 ft (44 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSWH 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, 02/20, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSWH 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 Weihai Dashuibo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yantai Penglai International Airport | ZSYT | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Laiyang Air Base | CN-0096 | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport | ZYTL | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Tuchengzi Air Base | CN-0210 | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport | ZSQD | 212 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Weihai Dashuibo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 145 ft field elevation of Weihai Dashuibo 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 Weihai Dashuibo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Weihai Dashuibo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Weihai Dashuibo Airport is ZSWH, and its IATA code is WEH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Weihai Dashuibo Airport above sea level?
Weihai Dashuibo Airport sits at an elevation of 145 feet (44 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Weihai Dashuibo Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.1871, 122.2290 — in Weihai, Shandong Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yantai Penglai International Airport, about 122 km away.
Does ZSWH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSWH 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 Weihai Dashuibo Airport?
Weihai Dashuibo Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CON surface.