Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (ZWWW)
Large airport · Ürümqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWWW |
| IATA | URC |
| Elevation | 2,125 ft (648 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°54'49" E 87°28'46" 43.91358, 87.47937 |
| Location | Ürümqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08L/26R | 10,498 ft (3200 m) | 198 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 198 ft | PEM | Yes |
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport at a glance
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is a large airport in Ürümqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as URC. The field elevation of 2,125 ft (648 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWWW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWWW 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 Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi Changji Air Base | CN-0135 | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Ürümqi South Air Base | CN-0132 | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Turpan Jiaohe Airport | ZWTL | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Malan Air Base | ZWML | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Shanshan Airport | ZWSS | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,125 ft field elevation of Ürümqi Tianshan International 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 Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is ZWWW, and its IATA code is URC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport above sea level?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,125 feet (648 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.9136, 87.4794 — in Ürümqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ürümqi Changji Air Base, about 32 km away.
Does ZWWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWWW 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 Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a ASP surface.