Burqin Kanas Airport (ZWKN)
Medium airport · Burqin, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Burqin Kanas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWKN |
| IATA | KJI |
| Elevation | 3,921 ft (1195 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°13'20" E 86°59'45" 48.22230, 86.99590 |
| Location | Burqin, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | — | CON | No |
Burqin Kanas Airport at a glance
Burqin Kanas Airport is a medium airport in Burqin, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as KJI. The field elevation of 3,921 ft (1195 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWKN 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 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWKN 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 Burqin Kanas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altay Xuedu Airport | ZWAT | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Ölgii Mongolei International Airport | ZMUL | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Fuyun Koktokay Airport | ZWFY | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Khovd Airport | ZMKD | 345 km (186 NM) |
| Oskemen International Airport | UASK | 384 km (207 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burqin Kanas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,921 ft field elevation of Burqin Kanas 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 Burqin Kanas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burqin Kanas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burqin Kanas Airport is ZWKN, and its IATA code is KJI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burqin Kanas Airport above sea level?
Burqin Kanas Airport sits at an elevation of 3,921 feet (1195 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burqin Kanas Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.2223, 86.9959 — in Burqin, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Altay Xuedu Airport, about 97 km away.
Does ZWKN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWKN 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 Burqin Kanas Airport?
Burqin Kanas Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.