Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport

ZBZL / NZL

Zhalantun, CN

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Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZBZL
IATA Code: NZL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 928 ft MSL

Location

City: Zhalantun
Country: CN
Latitude: 47.865942°
Longitude: 122.768662°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport

Overview

Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport serves the urban area of Zhalantun in northeastern China, located in a region with significant transportation infrastructure. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical regional connectivity for both commercial and potential military aviation operations in Heilongjiang Province.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 928 feet above mean sea level suggests a moderate terrain environment that can experience variable weather conditions typical of northeastern China. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal temperature and wind variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during winter and summer transition periods.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) measuring 8,202 feet in length, which provides substantial operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft. Its geographical coordinates at 47.865942, 122.768662 place it in a region characterized by relatively flat terrain, which can contribute to more predictable approach and departure conditions.

Approach Considerations

Given the runway's orientation of 02/20, pilots should be prepared for approaches aligned approximately north-northeast to south-southwest. The runway's considerable length of 8,202 feet offers ample space for most medium-sized aircraft, providing operational margin for various approach and landing scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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