KMG Airport Code, Kunming Changshui International Airport
KMG is the IATA code for Kunming Changshui International Airport, the main international gateway for Kunming, China. Airlines and booking systems use KMG, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code ZPPP. At 6903 ft (2104 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Kunming airport code?
The airport code for Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG. 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 ZPPP, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
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.
Where is KMG?
Kunming Changshui International Airport serves Kunming, China. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kunming?
The IATA airport code for Kunming Changshui International Airport in Kunming is KMG. Its ICAO code is ZPPP.
What is the 3-letter code for Kunming?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kunming Changshui International Airport in Kunming is KMG.
What airport is KMG?
KMG is Kunming Changshui International Airport, located in Kunming, China.
What country is KMG in?
KMG (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is in China.
Where is KMG airport located?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is in Kunming, China, at coordinates 25.11031, 102.93674.
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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