Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

ZGSZ / SZX

Shenzhen (Bao'an), CN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
8 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ZGSZ 042000Z 05004MPS 9999 OVC040 15/13 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13 ft
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,013 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
-70 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -67 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ZGSZ 041503Z 0418/0524 02004MPS 6000 BKN040 TX21/0506Z TN14/0422Z TN15/0522Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSZ
15
33 ✈️
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
11,155 ft 148 ft CON 155°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
12,467 ft 197 ft CON 155°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ZGSZ

3,913 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.4%
MVFR
16%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0%

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 35°C with an average of 22°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Temperature Range

Average: 22°C
Range: 9°C to 35°C
9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Statistics computed from 3,913 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZGSZ
IATA Code: SZX
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Shenzhen (Bao'an)
Country: CN
Latitude: 22.639299°
Longitude: 113.810997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Overview

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport serves as a critical aviation hub in southern China, located in the Bao'an district of Shenzhen. Positioned at a low elevation of 13 ft MSL, the airport supports large-scale international and domestic air traffic with its substantial runway infrastructure. The airport's geographical coordinates at 22.639299, 113.810997 place it in a strategically important region for regional and international connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Situated near the South China Sea, Shenzhen Bao'an experiences a subtropical climate with potential for variable weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal wind shifts and tropical weather patterns that could impact flight operations. The airport's low elevation of 13 ft MSL suggests minimal altitude-related performance considerations for most aircraft.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial concrete runways: Runway 15/33 at 11,155 ft and Runway 16/34 at 12,467 ft, providing excellent operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its coastal location near Shenzhen indicates potential for maritime-influenced meteorological conditions and wind patterns that may require careful navigation and approach planning.

Approach Considerations

With two long concrete runways oriented in slightly different directions (15/33 and 16/34), pilots have multiple approach options based on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths of over 11,000 and 12,000 feet provide significant margins for safe landings and takeoffs across a wide range of aircraft categories.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.