Airport code

KHG Airport Code, Kashgar Laining International Airport

KHG is the IATA code for Kashgar Laining International Airport, the main international gateway for Kashgar, China. Airlines and booking systems use KHG, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code ZWSH. At 4529 ft (1380 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Kashgar
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
39.54227, 76.02023
Elevation
4,529 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Kashgar airport code?

The airport code for Kashgar Laining International Airport is KHG. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code ZWSH, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 785 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code ZWSH begins with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia.

Where is KHG?

Kashgar Laining International Airport serves Kashgar, China. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 39.54° N, 76.02° E. At 4529 ft (1380 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at KHG

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,499 ft (3.20 km), designated 08/26.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kashgar?

The IATA airport code for Kashgar Laining International Airport in Kashgar is KHG. Its ICAO code is ZWSH.

What is the 3-letter code for Kashgar?

The 3-letter IATA code for Kashgar Laining International Airport in Kashgar is KHG.

What airport is KHG?

KHG is Kashgar Laining International Airport, located in Kashgar, China.

What country is KHG in?

KHG (Kashgar Laining International Airport) is in China.

Where is KHG airport located?

Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) is in Kashgar, China, at coordinates 39.54227, 76.02023.

What is the ICAO code for Kashgar Laining International Airport?

The ICAO code for Kashgar Laining International Airport is ZWSH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KHG.

What is the difference between KHG and ZWSH?

KHG is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. ZWSH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kashgar Laining International Airport.

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