Hotan Airport (ZWTN)
Medium airport · Hotan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Hotan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWTN |
| IATA | HTN |
| Elevation | 4,672 ft (1424 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°2'19" E 79°51'54" 37.03850, 79.86490 |
| Location | Hotan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Hotan Airport at a glance
Hotan Airport is a medium airport in Hotan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as HTN. The field elevation of 4,672 ft (1424 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWTN 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, 11/29, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWTN 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 Hotan 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 | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport | VILH | 385 km (208 NM) |
| Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport | ZWTK | 410 km (221 NM) |
| Skardu International Airport | OPSD | 432 km (233 NM) |
| Kashgar Laining International Airport | ZWSH | 436 km (235 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hotan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,672 ft field elevation of Hotan 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 Hotan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hotan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hotan Airport is ZWTN, and its IATA code is HTN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hotan Airport above sea level?
Hotan Airport sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet (1424 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hotan Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.0385, 79.8649 — in Hotan, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shache Airport, about 281 km away.
Does ZWTN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWTN 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 Hotan Airport?
Hotan Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CON surface.