Aksu Hongqipo Airport (ZWAK)
Medium airport · Aksu (Onsu), Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Aksu Hongqipo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWAK |
| IATA | AKU |
| Elevation | 3,816 ft (1163 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°15'45" E 80°17'30" 41.26250, 80.29170 |
| Location | Aksu (Onsu), Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | — | ASP | Yes |
Aksu Hongqipo Airport at a glance
Aksu Hongqipo Airport is a medium airport in Aksu (Onsu), Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as AKU. The field elevation of 3,816 ft (1163 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWAK 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, 09/27, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWAK 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 Aksu Hongqipo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karakol International Airport | UCFK | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Ili Yining International Airport | ZWYN | 311 km (168 NM) |
| Issyk-Kul International Airport | UCFL | 331 km (179 NM) |
| Xinyuan Nalati Airport | ZWNL | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Almaty International Airport | UAAA | 354 km (191 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aksu Hongqipo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,816 ft field elevation of Aksu Hongqipo 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 Aksu Hongqipo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aksu Hongqipo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aksu Hongqipo Airport is ZWAK, and its IATA code is AKU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aksu Hongqipo Airport above sea level?
Aksu Hongqipo Airport sits at an elevation of 3,816 feet (1163 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aksu Hongqipo Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.2625, 80.2917 — in Aksu (Onsu), Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Karakol International Airport, about 209 km away.
Does ZWAK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWAK 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 Aksu Hongqipo Airport?
Aksu Hongqipo Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.