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Altay Xuedu Airport.
Altay, China · 2,460 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
6 ratings
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Operators based
2,460
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#78 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 6 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI).
Overview
Altay Xuedu Airport (ZWAT / AAT) is a mid-sized airport serving Altay, China. Field elevation is 2,460 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list AAT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI, 52 nm), Fuyun Koktokay Airport (FYN, 81 nm), and Ölgii Mongolei International Airport (ULG, 105 nm). The field has a single 7,218-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from AAT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Altay Air Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AAT to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves ZWAT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Alturas Municipal Airport FBO
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, on-call after hours
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
ZWAT
IATA
AAT
FAA / Local
ZWAT
Elevation
2,460 ft
Coordinates
47.7499° N · 88.0858° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs China fields
state range 6–14,472 ft
At 2,460 ft, AAT sits higher than 66% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,218 ft
- 12/307,218 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,218 ft
AAT's 7,218 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.
- 52nmKJIBurqin Kanas AirportBurqin
- 81nmFYNFuyun Koktokay AirportFuyun
- 105nmULGÖlgii Mongolei International AirportÖlgii
- 143nmHVDKhovd AirportKhovd
- 206nmULOUlaangom AirportUlaangom
- 232nmURCÜrümqi Tianshan International AirportÜrümqi
Location
Open the full mapZWAT · Altay Xuedu Airport · Altay, China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AAT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,693 nm | 8h 59m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,875 nm | 11h 44m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,233 nm | 12h 34m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,281 nm | 12h 41m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,354 nm | 12h 51m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,385 nm | 12h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,403 nm | 12h 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,416 nm | 13h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AAT?
- Altay Xuedu Airport's longest paved runway is 7,218 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 AAT?
- Altay Xuedu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,218 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Altay Xuedu Airport?
- One FBO serves AAT: Alturas Municipal Airport FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AAT?
- The closest alternate is Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI), about 52 nm away, followed by Fuyun Koktokay Airport (FYN) at 81 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AAT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 59m (3,693 nm), Seattle about 11h 44m (4,875 nm), Jackson Hole about 12h 34m (5,233 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.