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Airports / China / LHW
Large airport · LHW
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China · 6,388 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
128 ratings
0
Operators based
6,388
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lanzhou (Yongdeng), ChinaELEV 6,388 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
128
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6,388
Field elevation
feet above sea level
46
Nearest alternate
nm to CN-0123
Field standing
#91 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 128 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lanzhou Air Base (CN-0123).
Overview
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (ZLLL / LHW) is a large commercial airport serving Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China. The field lies at an elevation of 6,388 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
LHW has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Lanzhou Air Base (CN-0123, 46 nm), Lintao Air Base (CN-0125, 73 nm), and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN, 76 nm). LHW offers 3 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LHW vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as ZGC and Datong Air Base. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LHW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Efficiently run and well staffed.”
Cher Lee Kiat5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“First time here, feel the good service.”
Jane Jin5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ZLLL
IATA
LHW
FAA / Local
ZLLL
Elevation
6,388 ft
Coordinates
36.5152° N · 103.6200° 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
Elevation vs China fields
state range 6–14,472 ft
At 6,388 ft, LHW sits higher than 88% of the 227 China fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 01/1913,123 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18L/36R13,123 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18R/36L11,811 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
LHW's 13,123 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, and at 6,388 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 46nmCN-0123Lanzhou Air BaseLanzhou (Yuzhong)
- 73nmCN-0125Lintao Air BaseDingxi (Lintao)
- 76nmXNNXining Caojiabao International AirportHaidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)
- 97nmZHYZhongwei Shapotou AirportZhongwei (Shapotou)
- 102nmCN-0136Wuwei Air BaseWuwei
- 113nmGXHGannan Xiahe AirportGannan (Xiahe)
Location
Open the full mapZLLL · Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport · Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LHW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,943 nm | 9h 34m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,037 nm | 12h 7m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,196 nm | 12h 29m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,645 nm | 13h 32m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,676 nm | 13h 36m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,769 nm | 13h 49m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 5,933 nm | 14h 12m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,942 nm | 14h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LHW?
- Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 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 LHW?
- Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LHW?
- The closest alternate is Lanzhou Air Base (CN-0123), about 46 nm away, followed by Lintao Air Base (CN-0125) at 73 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LHW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 34m (3,943 nm), Honolulu about 12h 7m (5,037 nm), Seattle about 12h 29m (5,196 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.