4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
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Airports / China / SHA
Large airport · SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Shanghai (Minhang), China · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,937 ratings
0
Operators based
10
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Shanghai (Minhang), ChinaELEV 10 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,937
Google reviews
ratings on Google
10
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to CN-0169
Field standing
#43 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1937 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shanghai Dachang Air Base (CN-0169), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, listed as ZSSS / SHA, is a large commercial airport in Shanghai (Minhang), China. The airport sits 10 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 SHA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Shanghai Dachang Air Base (CN-0169, 9 nm), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 24 nm), and Chenghu General Airport (CN-0316, 28 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,154-foot paved runway, SHA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SHA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under 上海 and 上海虹桥. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Shanghai (Minhang).
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Even the paid-access lounges are beautifully designed and offer plenty of comfortable spaces and amenities.”
luminaeon5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff made an effort to speak English, were very friendly, and the overall atmosphere was calm and well organized.”
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Field capability
ICAO
ZSSS
IATA
SHA
FAA / Local
ZSSS
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
31.1981° N · 121.3343° 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 10 ft, SHA sits lower than 97% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,154 ft
- 18L/36R11,154 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18R/36L10,826 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,154 ft
SHA's 11,154 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.
- 9nmCN-0169Shanghai Dachang Air BaseShanghai (Baoshan)
- 24nmPVGShanghai Pudong International AirportShanghai (Pudong)
- 28nmCN-0316Chenghu General AirportSuzhou
- 46nmJNHJiaxing Nanhu AirportXiuzhou, Hangzhou
- 48nmSZVSuzhou Guangfu AirportSuzhou
- 50nmWUXSunan Shuofang International AirportWuxi
Location
Open the full mapZSSS · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport · Shanghai (Minhang), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SHA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,746 nm | 9h 7m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,296 nm | 10h 23m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,973 nm | 11h 58m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,348 nm | 12h 50m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,484 nm | 13h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,571 nm | 13h 21m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,625 nm | 13h 29m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,667 nm | 13h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SHA?
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,154 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 SHA?
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,154 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SHA?
- The closest alternate is Shanghai Dachang Air Base (CN-0169), about 9 nm away, followed by Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SHA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 7m (3,746 nm), Honolulu about 10h 23m (4,296 nm), Seattle about 11h 58m (4,973 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.