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Liangjiang (ZGKL/KWL) — Guilin, China

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118
Runways
01/19
Elevation
570 ft

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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
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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: 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.

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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

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
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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). 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.