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Kashgar Laining International Airport

Kashgar, Xinjiang Autonomous Region (China)
IATA: KHG ICAO: ZWSH
Longest Active Runway
10,499 ft
3,200 meters
Field Elevation
4,529 ft
1,380 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
39.5423°, 76.0202°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#457 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#737 of 7558
Top 10.4% percentile worldwide
National Standing (China)
#44 in CN
#70 of 264 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Kashgar Laining International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,499 ft (3,200 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #457. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #737 worldwide (Top 10.4%) and #44 nationally in China.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

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

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Operating at 4,529 ft (1,380 m MSL), true airspeed (TAS) on approach and takeoff roll is moderately higher than indicated airspeed (IAS). Engines experience slight thrust lapse under elevated summer temperatures, necessitating conservative density-altitude dispatch calculations for fully laden twin-engine commercial transports.

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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, Kashgar Laining 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: 10,499 ft (3,200 m)

At 10,499 ft (3,200 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
08/26 10,499 ft (3200m) 135 ft (41m) Concrete (CON) ✅ 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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