Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (ZYTX)
Large airport · Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Shenyang Taoxian International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYTX |
| IATA | SHE |
| Elevation | 198 ft (60 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°38'23" E 123°29'1" 41.63980, 123.48367 |
| Location | Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport at a glance
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport is a large airport in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, known to airline systems as SHE. The field elevation of 198 ft (60 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYTX 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, 06/24, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYTX 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 Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shenyang Dongta Airport | ZYYY | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Shenyang Yuhong Quansheng Airport | ZYSY | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Shenyang Beiling Air Base | CN-0204 | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Anshan Teng'ao Airport / Anshan Air Base | ZYAS | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Kaiyuan Air Base | CN-0197 | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 198 ft field elevation of Shenyang Taoxian 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 Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shenyang Taoxian International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shenyang Taoxian International Airport is ZYTX, and its IATA code is SHE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shenyang Taoxian International Airport above sea level?
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport sits at an elevation of 198 feet (60 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shenyang Taoxian International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.6398, 123.4837 — in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shenyang Dongta Airport, about 16 km away.
Does ZYTX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYTX 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 Shenyang Taoxian International Airport?
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CON surface.