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Airports / China / DNH
Large airport · DNH
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.
Dunhuang, China. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
42 ratings
0
Operators based
n/a
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dunhuang, ChinaLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
42
Google reviews
ratings on Google
163
Nearest alternate
nm to JGN
Field standing
#92 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 42 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
163 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN).
Overview
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (ZLDH / DNH) is a large commercial airport serving Dunhuang, China. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DNH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN, 163 nm), Hami Airport (HMI, 169 nm), and Qingshui Air Base (CN-0127, 191 nm). With a single 9,186-foot paved runway, DNH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DNH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dunhuang.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Friendly and efficient for such a small airport.”
Conan Magruder5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Friendly and efficient for such a small airport.”
Conan Magruder5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Dunhuang Mogao International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
ZLDH
IATA
DNH
FAA / Local
ZLDH
Elevation
n/a
Coordinates
40.1620° N · 94.8128° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,186 ft
- 08/269,186 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,186 ft
DNH's 9,186 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 163nmJGNJiayuguan International AirportJiayuguan
- 169nmHMIHami AirportHami
- 191nmCN-0127Qingshui Air BaseJiuquan (Suzhou)
- 197nmCN-0139Yaerbashi Test RangeYizhou, Hami
- 216nmHXDHaixi Delingha AirportDelingha
- 219nmHTTHuatugou AirportMengnai
Location
Open the full mapZLDH · Dunhuang Mogao International Airport · Dunhuang, China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DNH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,957 nm | 9h 36m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,187 nm | 12h 28m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,324 nm | 12h 47m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,591 nm | 13h 24m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,709 nm | 13h 41m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,732 nm | 13h 44m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,789 nm | 13h 52m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 5,870 nm | 14h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DNH?
- Dunhuang Mogao International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,186 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DNH?
- Dunhuang Mogao International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,186 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DNH?
- The closest alternate is Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN), about 163 nm away, followed by Hami Airport (HMI) at 169 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DNH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 36m (3,957 nm), Seattle about 12h 28m (5,187 nm), Honolulu about 12h 47m (5,324 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.