Airport code

URC Airport Code, Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport

URC is the IATA code for Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport, the main international gateway for Ürümqi, China. Airlines and booking systems use URC, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code ZWWW. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 43.91° N, 87.48° E.

City
Ürümqi
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
43.91358, 87.47937
Elevation
2,125 ft
Runways
3
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Ürümqi airport code?

The airport code for Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is URC. 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 ZWWW, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 101 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code ZWWW begins with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia.

Where is URC?

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport serves Ürümqi, China. The runways sit at 2125 ft (648 m) elevation.

Runways at URC

It has 3 runways. The longest is 11,811 ft (3.60 km), designated 07/25.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Ürümqi?

The IATA airport code for Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport in Ürümqi is URC. Its ICAO code is ZWWW.

What is the 3-letter code for Ürümqi?

The 3-letter IATA code for Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport in Ürümqi is URC.

What airport is URC?

URC is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport, located in Ürümqi, China.

What country is URC in?

URC (Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport) is in China.

Where is URC airport located?

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) is in Ürümqi, China, at coordinates 43.91358, 87.47937.

What is the ICAO code for Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?

The ICAO code for Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is ZWWW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code URC.

What is the difference between URC and ZWWW?

URC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. ZWWW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport.

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