Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport (ZWTK)
Medium airport · Tashikuergan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWTK |
| IATA | HQL |
| Elevation | 10,499 ft (3200 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°39'41" E 75°17'20" 37.66133, 75.28888 |
| Location | Tashikuergan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 148 ft | — | No |
Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport at a glance
Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport is a medium airport in Tashikuergan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as HQL. The field elevation of 10,499 ft (3200 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWTK 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, /, offers 12,467 ft (3800 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway points roughly 0° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWTK 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 Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shache Airport | ZWSC | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Gilgit Airport | OPGT | 212 km (114 NM) |
| Kashgar Laining International Airport | ZWSH | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Skardu International Airport | OPSD | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Chitral Airport | OPCH | 368 km (199 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10,499 ft field elevation of Tashikuergan Hongqilafu 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 Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport is ZWTK, and its IATA code is HQL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport above sea level?
Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport sits at an elevation of 10,499 feet (3200 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.6613, 75.2889 — in Tashikuergan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shache Airport, about 168 km away.
Does ZWTK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWTK 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 Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport?
Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport has one runway. The longest, /, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m).