Airport code
ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
ZHY is the IATA code for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, an airport serving Zhongwei (Shapotou), China. Its ICAO code is ZLZW, and it operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 37.5731, 105.1545 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 8202 ft (2500 m).
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About Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is an airport serving the city of Zhongwei in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. It is located 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) northwest of the city. The airport cost 370 million yuan to build and started operation on 26 December 2008. It was originally called Zhongwei Xiangshan Airport (中卫香山机场), but adopted the current name in August 2012 to promote the local tourist attraction Shapotou.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ZHY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ZLZW |
| Airport name | Zhongwei Shapotou Airport |
| City | Zhongwei (Shapotou) |
| Country | China |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 37.5731 |
| Longitude | 105.1545 |
| Elevation | 8202 ft (2500 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport?
The IATA code for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is ZHY.
What is the ICAO code for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport?
The ICAO code for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is ZLZW.
Where is ZHY airport located?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) is located in Zhongwei (Shapotou), China.
What time zone is ZHY in?
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to ZHY?
The nearest airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) is Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport (AXF) in Bayanhot, about 136 km away.
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