Altay Xuedu Airport (ZWAT)
Medium airport · Altay, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Altay Xuedu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWAT |
| IATA | AAT |
| Elevation | 2,460 ft (750 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°44'60" E 88°5'9" 47.74989, 88.08581 |
| Location | Altay, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | — | CON | Yes |
Altay Xuedu Airport at a glance
Altay Xuedu Airport is a medium airport in Altay, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as AAT. The field elevation of 2,460 ft (750 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWAT 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, 12/30, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWAT 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 Altay Xuedu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burqin Kanas Airport | ZWKN | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Fuyun Koktokay Airport | ZWFY | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Ölgii Mongolei International Airport | ZMUL | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Khovd Airport | ZMKD | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Ulaangom Airport | ZMUG | 382 km (206 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Altay Xuedu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,460 ft field elevation of Altay Xuedu 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 Altay Xuedu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Altay Xuedu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Altay Xuedu Airport is ZWAT, and its IATA code is AAT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Altay Xuedu Airport above sea level?
Altay Xuedu Airport sits at an elevation of 2,460 feet (750 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Altay Xuedu Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.7499, 88.0858 — in Altay, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Burqin Kanas Airport, about 97 km away.
Does ZWAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWAT 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 Altay Xuedu Airport?
Altay Xuedu Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a CON surface.