Turpan Jiaohe Airport (ZWTL)
Medium airport · Turpan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Turpan Jiaohe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWTL |
| IATA | TLQ |
| Elevation | 934 ft (285 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°1'51" E 89°5'55" 43.03080, 89.09870 |
| Location | Turpan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | — | — | Yes |
Turpan Jiaohe Airport at a glance
Turpan Jiaohe Airport is a medium airport in Turpan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as TLQ. The field elevation of 934 ft (285 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWTL 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, 09/27, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWTL 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 Turpan Jiaohe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shanshan Airport | ZWSS | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Ürümqi South Air Base | CN-0132 | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport | ZWWW | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Malan Air Base | ZWML | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Ürümqi Changji Air Base | CN-0135 | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Turpan Jiaohe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 934 ft field elevation of Turpan Jiaohe 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 Turpan Jiaohe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Turpan Jiaohe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Turpan Jiaohe Airport is ZWTL, and its IATA code is TLQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Turpan Jiaohe Airport above sea level?
Turpan Jiaohe Airport sits at an elevation of 934 feet (285 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Turpan Jiaohe Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.0308, 89.0987 — in Turpan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shanshan Airport, about 94 km away.
Does ZWTL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWTL 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 Turpan Jiaohe Airport?
Turpan Jiaohe Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m).