Airports / China / HFE
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport.
Hefei, China · 207 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
139 ratings
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Operators based
207
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#89 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 139 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Feidong Air Base (CN-0147).
Overview
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (ZSOF / HFE) is a large commercial airport serving Hefei, China. The airport sits 207 feet above sea level. 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 HFE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Feidong Air Base (CN-0147, 35 nm), Bengbu Renheji Airport (BFU, 54 nm), and Bengbu Tenghu Airport (BFY, 71 nm). With a single 11,155-foot paved runway, HFE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HFE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under 合肥，合肥新桥机场. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Hefei.
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Field capability
ICAO
ZSOF
IATA
HFE
FAA / Local
ZSOF
Elevation
207 ft
Coordinates
31.9878° N · 116.9769° 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 207 ft, HFE sits lower than 68% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,155 ft
- 15/3311,155 ft × 164 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,155 ft
HFE's 11,155 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.
- 35nmCN-0147Feidong Air BaseHefei
- 54nmBFUBengbu Renheji AirportBengbu
- 71nmBFYBengbu Tenghu AirportBengbu
- 83nmFUGFuyang Xiguan AirportYingzhou, Fuyang
- 84nmAQGAnqing Tianzhushan Airport / Anqing North Air BaseAnqing
- 98nmNKGNanjing Lukou International AirportNanjing
Location
Open the full mapZSOF · Hefei Xinqiao International Airport · Hefei, China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HFE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,827 nm | 9h 18m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,498 nm | 10h 52m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,068 nm | 12h 11m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,469 nm | 13h 7m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,568 nm | 13h 21m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,664 nm | 13h 34m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,747 nm | 13h 46m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,779 nm | 13h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HFE?
- Hefei Xinqiao International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,155 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 HFE?
- Hefei Xinqiao International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,155 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HFE?
- The closest alternate is Feidong Air Base (CN-0147), about 35 nm away, followed by Bengbu Renheji Airport (BFU) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HFE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 18m (3,827 nm), Honolulu about 10h 52m (4,498 nm), Seattle about 12h 11m (5,068 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.