KMG Airport Code, Kunming Changshui International Airport
KMG is the IATA airport code for Kunming Changshui International Airport, the main international gateway for Kunming, China. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, ZPPP.
What airport is KMG?
KMG is the IATA airport code for Kunming Changshui International Airport, in Kunming, China. The same airport has the ICAO code ZPPP.
It is a major hub, ranked number 38 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code ZPPP begins with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia.
| IATA airport code | KMG |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | ZPPP |
| Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| City | Kunming |
| Country | China |
| Main airlines | MU, CZ, 8L |
| Runways | 2 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Where is KMG airport located?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is in Kunming, China, at coordinates 25.11031, 102.93674.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 25.11° N, 102.94° E. At 6903 ft (2104 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at KMG
It has 2 runways. The longest is 14,764 ft (4.50 km), designated 04/22.
Which airlines fly to KMG?
The open route dataset lists MU (China Eastern Airlines), CZ (China Southern Airlines), 8L (Cargo Plus Aviation), KY (KSY), 3U (Sichuan Airlines), CA (Air China) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Kunming Changshui International Airport?
The IATA code for Kunming Changshui International Airport in Kunming is KMG. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Kunming?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kunming Changshui International Airport in Kunming is KMG.
What is the ICAO code for Kunming Changshui International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kunming Changshui International Airport is ZPPP. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KMG.
What is the difference between KMG and ZPPP?
KMG is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. ZPPP is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kunming Changshui International Airport.
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