Ruoqiang Loulan Airport (ZWRQ)
Medium airport · Ruoqiang Town, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Ruoqiang Loulan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWRQ |
| IATA | RQA |
| Elevation | 2,916 ft (889 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°58'29" E 88°0'30" 38.97472, 88.00833 |
| Location | Ruoqiang Town, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | — | No |
Ruoqiang Loulan Airport at a glance
Ruoqiang Loulan Airport is a medium airport in Ruoqiang Town, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as RQA. The field elevation of 2,916 ft (889 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWRQ 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 9,186 ft (2800 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWRQ 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 Ruoqiang Loulan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qiemo Yudu Airport | ZWCM | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Huatugou Airport | ZLHX | 261 km (141 NM) |
| Korla Licheng Airport | ZWKL | 334 km (180 NM) |
| Malan Air Base | ZWML | 363 km (196 NM) |
| Turpan Jiaohe Airport | ZWTL | 460 km (248 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ruoqiang Loulan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,916 ft field elevation of Ruoqiang Loulan 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 Ruoqiang Loulan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ruoqiang Loulan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ruoqiang Loulan Airport is ZWRQ, and its IATA code is RQA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ruoqiang Loulan Airport above sea level?
Ruoqiang Loulan Airport sits at an elevation of 2,916 feet (889 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ruoqiang Loulan Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.9747, 88.0083 — in Ruoqiang Town, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qiemo Yudu Airport, about 236 km away.
Does ZWRQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWRQ 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 Ruoqiang Loulan Airport?
Ruoqiang Loulan Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m).