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ZLXN

Xining Caojiabao International Airport · Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
7,119 ft / 2,170 m
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 12,467 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Xining Caojiabao International Airport (ZLXN), located in Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County), China. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 7,119 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 9,850 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Xining Caojiabao International Airport
ICAO / IATA
ZLXN / XNN
Municipality
Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)
Country
Region
CN-63 — Qinghai Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Elevation
7,119 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,467 ft / 3,800 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 11
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-XN | CRS: 107°
RWY 29
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-XNA | CRS: 287°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

ZLLLILS
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
141 km / 76 nm
CN-0117
Gonghe Air Base (under construction)
141 km / 76 nm
CN-0136
Wuwei Air Base
169 km / 91 nm
ZLXH
Gannan Xiahe Airport
197 km / 107 nm
CN-0123
Lanzhou Air Base
207 km / 112 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026