Hami Airport (ZWHM)
Medium airport · Hami, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Hami Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWHM |
| IATA | HMI |
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°50'29" E 93°40'9" 42.84140, 93.66920 |
| Location | Hami, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | — | CON | Yes |
Hami Airport at a glance
Hami Airport is a medium airport in Hami, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as HMI. The field elevation of 2,703 ft (824 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWHM 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, 11/29, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWHM 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 Hami Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yaerbashi Test Range | CN-0139 | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Barkol Dahe Airport | ZWLK | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Shanshan Airport | ZWSS | 279 km (151 NM) |
| Dunhuang Mogao International Airport | ZLDH | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Turpan Jiaohe Airport | ZWTL | 373 km (201 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hami Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,703 ft field elevation of Hami 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 Hami Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hami Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hami Airport is ZWHM, and its IATA code is HMI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hami Airport above sea level?
Hami Airport sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet (824 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hami Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.8414, 93.6692 — in Hami, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yaerbashi Test Range, about 75 km away.
Does ZWHM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWHM 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 Hami Airport?
Hami Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.