What is the tower frequency at ZGKL?

The tower frequency at Liangjiang is 118 MHz.

Does ZGKL require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Liangjiang (China).

Where is ZGKL located?

Liangjiang (ZGKL) is located in Guilin, China.

What is the IATA code for ZGKL?

The IATA code for Liangjiang is KWL.

How long is the runway at ZGKL?

The main runway at Liangjiang (01/19) measures 9186 X 147.

Does ZGKL have an ILS approach?

Yes, Liangjiang has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.

Is ZGKL a port of entry?

Yes, Liangjiang is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Liangjiang (ZGKL/KWL) — Guilin, China

Liangjiang (ZGKL/KWL) serves Guilin, China. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 570 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: ZGKL
Name: Liangjiang
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 25.219828
Longitude: 110.039551
Elevation: 570 ft
Country: China
Municipality: Guilin
IATA Code: KWL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Distance from City: 26.1 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 9186 X 147
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.000 MHz
Ground: 121.650 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 126.450 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx CNY 33/ton
Parking Fee: CNY 19/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: CNY
Remarks: Fees set by CAAC. International and domestic rates differ. Slot coordination mandatory.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by CNAF (China National Aviation Fuel). Into-plane service at all commercial airports.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required. 72/144-hour transit visa exemption at some airports.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Strict slot control enforced by CAAC. ATC congestion common. Chinese language proficiency may be required for domestic sectors.

Airport Services

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China Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 10d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 96 hours (4 working days) minimum
Landing Lead Time: 5 working days (minimum), regardless of flight type

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require CAAC permit and PLA (military) clearance. Very restrictive, 10-15 days processing typical.

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Active NOTAMs

G1797/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

BIRD FLOCKS MIGRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AROUND AD: BIRD MIGRATION ROUTE: FM SOUTH TO NORTH ALT:1,500M-3,000M. MOVE FASTIGIUM TIME:0300-0430,1550-1700. EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE FLYING OVER N253010E1101100 DURING 1600-1730,HIGH RISK OF BIRD STRIKE DUE TO BIRD FLOCKS MIGRATION.

2026-05-15 09:00:00 2026-08-15 15:59:00

G2372/26 info

RWY01/19 HUD SPECIAL CAT I U/S.

2026-06-15 08:09:00 2026-12-15 15:59:00

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Nearby Airports

ZGZH Liuzhou Bailian Airport / Bailian Air Base 70 NM ZUNP Liping Airport 82 NM ZGSY Shaoyang Wugang Airport 101 NM ZGLG Yongzhou Lingling Airport 108 NM ZGWZ Wuzhou Xijiang Airport 123 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at ZGKL?: The tower frequency at Liangjiang is 118 MHz.
What fuel is available at ZGKL?: Liangjiang offers Jet A-1.
Does ZGKL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Liangjiang (China).
Where is ZGKL located?: Liangjiang (ZGKL) is located in Guilin, China.
What is the IATA code for ZGKL?: The IATA code for Liangjiang is KWL.
How long is the runway at ZGKL?: The main runway at Liangjiang (01/19) measures 9186 X 147.
Does ZGKL have an ILS approach?: Yes, Liangjiang has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
Is ZGKL a port of entry?: Yes, Liangjiang is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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