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Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport

Zhengzhou, Henan Province (China)
IATA: CGO ICAO: ZHCC
Longest Active Runway
11,811 ft
3,600 meters
Field Elevation
495 ft
151 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
34.5265°, 113.8492°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#237 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#375 of 7558
Top 5.2% percentile worldwide
National Standing (China)
#24 in CN
#39 of 264 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+18.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,811 ft (3,600 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #237. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #375 worldwide (Top 5.2%) and #24 nationally in China.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 495 ft (151 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,811 ft (3,600 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,600 m) and paved surface engineering, Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
12L/30R 11,811 ft (3600m) 197 ft (60m) Unknown ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
12R/30L 11,155 ft (3400m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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