Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer
Liangjiang (ZGKL/KWL) — Guilin, China
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118
- Runways
- 01/19
- Elevation
- 570 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.
81%
Data Complete
42 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
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:
Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
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
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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required. 72/144-hour transit visa exemption at some airports.
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
No services listed for this airport yet.
Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.
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.
Active NOTAMs
G4184/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
1.BIRD FLOCKS MIGRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AROUND AD:
BIRD MIGRATION TIME: SEP - NOV(PEAK DATE: 15-28 SEP)
BIRD MIGRATION ROUTE:NORTH-SOUTH VIA RIVERS AND LAKES.
2.HIGH-INCIDENCE ALT OF BIRD STRIKE: 1,000M-2,200M.
3.HIGH-INCIDENCE TIME OF BIRD STRIKE: 1200-1730.
4.EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE FLYING OV…
2026-09-14 09:02 UTC
2026-11-30 15:59 UTC
G3882/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
1.BIRD FLOCKS MIGRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AROUND AD:
BIRD MIGRATION TIME: SEP - NOV
BIRD MIGRATION ROUTE:TO SOUTH OR FROM NORTH VIA RIVERS AND LAKES.
2.HIGH-INCIDENCE ALT OF BIRD STRIKE: 1,000M-2,000M.
3.HIGH-INCIDENCE TIME OF BIRD STRIKE: 1100-1730.
4.EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE FLYING OVER N245347E…
2026-08-28 08:11 UTC
2026-11-27 15:59 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
View all NOTAMs on Map
Nearby Airports
Airport History
No milestones recorded for Liangjiang yet. Know when it opened, who built it or a notable event? Add it with a source.
Add a historical factFrequently 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). Permit details for 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.
- 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.