Korla Licheng Airport (ZWKL)
Medium airport · Korla, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Korla Licheng Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWKL |
| IATA | KRL |
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°36'54" E 86°8'27" 41.61498, 86.14082 |
| Location | Korla, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,121 ft (2780 m) | 148 ft | — | Yes |
Korla Licheng Airport at a glance
Korla Licheng Airport is a medium airport in Korla, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as KRL. The field elevation of 3,041 ft (927 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWKL 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, 04/22, offers 9,121 ft (2780 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWKL 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 Korla Licheng Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malan Air Base | ZWML | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Ürümqi South Air Base | CN-0132 | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Ürümqi Changji Air Base | CN-0135 | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport | ZWWW | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Turpan Jiaohe Airport | ZWTL | 290 km (157 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Korla Licheng Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,041 ft field elevation of Korla Licheng 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 Korla Licheng Airport
What is the ICAO code of Korla Licheng Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Korla Licheng Airport is ZWKL, and its IATA code is KRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Korla Licheng Airport above sea level?
Korla Licheng Airport sits at an elevation of 3,041 feet (927 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Korla Licheng Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.6150, 86.1408 — in Korla, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Malan Air Base, about 107 km away.
Does ZWKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWKL 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 Korla Licheng Airport?
Korla Licheng Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,121 ft (2780 m).