Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (ZUCK)
Large airport · Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China
Airport data
| Name | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUCK |
| IATA | CKG |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°42'44" E 106°39'7" 29.71225, 106.65189 |
| Location | Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 03L/21R | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 11,154 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CONC | Yes |
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport at a glance
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is a large airport in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China, known to airline systems as CKG. The field elevation of 1,365 ft (416 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUCK 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 4 runways, the longest — 03L/21R — offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03L points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUCK 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 Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base | CN-0030 | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport | ZUWL | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Luzhou Yunlong Airport | ZULZ | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Dazhou Jinya Airport | ZUDA | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Zunyi Maotai Airport | ZUMT | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,365 ft field elevation of Chongqing Jiangbei 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 Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is ZUCK, and its IATA code is CKG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport above sea level?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet (416 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.7123, 106.6519 — in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base, about 37 km away.
Does ZUCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUCK 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 Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 03L/21R, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a CON surface.