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ZLZW

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei (Shapotou)

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,088 ft / 1,246 m
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 9,186 ft · ConcreteUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZLZW), located in Zhongwei (Shapotou), 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 4,088 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
ICAO / IATA
ZLZW / ZHY
Municipality
Zhongwei (Shapotou)
Country
Region
CN-64 — Ningxia Autonomous Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Elevation
4,088 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 9,186 ft / 2,800 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

AXF
Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport
136 km / 73 nm
ZLIC
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
137 km / 74 nm
ZLLLILS
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
180 km / 97 nm
ZLGY
Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
191 km / 103 nm
CN-0123
Lanzhou Air Base
202 km / 109 nm

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