Xinyuan Nalati Airport (ZWNL)
Medium airport · Xinyuan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Xinyuan Nalati Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWNL |
| IATA | NLT |
| Elevation | 3,050 ft (930 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°25'54" E 83°22'43" 43.43180, 83.37860 |
| Location | Xinyuan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Xinyuan Nalati Airport at a glance
Xinyuan Nalati Airport is a medium airport in Xinyuan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as NLT. The field elevation of 3,050 ft (930 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWNL 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, 08/26, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWNL 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 Xinyuan Nalati Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ili Yining International Airport | ZWYN | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Bole Alashankou Airport | ZWBL | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Ürümqi Changji Air Base | CN-0135 | 303 km (164 NM) |
| Korla Licheng Airport | ZWKL | 303 km (164 NM) |
| Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport | ZWWW | 334 km (180 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Xinyuan Nalati Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,050 ft field elevation of Xinyuan Nalati 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 Xinyuan Nalati Airport
What is the ICAO code of Xinyuan Nalati Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Xinyuan Nalati Airport is ZWNL, and its IATA code is NLT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Xinyuan Nalati Airport above sea level?
Xinyuan Nalati Airport sits at an elevation of 3,050 feet (930 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Xinyuan Nalati Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.4318, 83.3786 — in Xinyuan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ili Yining International Airport, about 175 km away.
Does ZWNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWNL 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 Xinyuan Nalati Airport?
Xinyuan Nalati Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.