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Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province (China)

IATA: SZX ICAO: ZGSZ

Longest Active Runway

12,467 ft

3,800 meters

Field Elevation

13 ft

4 m MSL

Runway Inventory

3 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

22.6395°, 113.8033°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#130 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#208 of 7558

Top 2.8% percentile worldwide

National Standing (China)

#16 in CN

#27 of 264 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+24.7%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,467 ft (3,800 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #130. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #208 worldwide (Top 2.8%) and #16 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 13 ft (4 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)

4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 4 neighboring aerodromes, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) lies just 20.6 NM away with a 12,467 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,467 ft (3,800 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,800 m) and paved surface engineering, Shenzhen Bao'an 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
16L/34R	12,467 ft (3800m)	197 ft (60m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
16R/34L	11,811 ft (3600m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	❌ Unlighted	✅ Active
15/33	11,155 ft (3400m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)	`HKG`	20.6 NM (38.2 km)	12,467 ft	✅ Lighted
Macau International Airport (Nossa Senhora do Carmo)	`MFM`	31.7 NM (58.7 km)	10,544 ft	✅ Lighted
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (Zhuhai (Jinwan))	`ZUH`	44.8 NM (83 km)	13,517 ft	✅ Lighted
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou (Huadu))	`CAN`	53.1 NM (98.3 km)	12,467 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ 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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