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Baoan (ZGSZ/SZX) — Shenzhen, China

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.45
Runways
15/33, 16/34
Elevation
13 ft

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85% Data Complete 44 of 52 points
Missing: Operations
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
131 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 52 on the ground · busiest hour 02:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: ZGSZ
  • Name: Baoan
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 22.639299
  • Longitude: 113.810997
  • Elevation: 13 ft
  • Country: China
  • Municipality: Shenzhen
  • IATA Code: SZX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Distance from City: 27.1 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 11155 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 12467 X 197
  • Surface: CONC
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.450 MHz
  • Ground: 121.650 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 127.450 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: http://eng.szairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: CAAC Central-South Regional Administration; CAAC slot coordination.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Approx CNY 25/ton MTOW for international
  • Parking Fee: CNY 11/ton per 4h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CNY
  • Remarks: Major Greater Bay Area airport. Fees per CAAC tariff.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Supplied by CNAF. Into-plane service available at new terminal.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminal 3 (international). APIS required. 144-hour visa-free transit for eligible nationalities.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. CAAC slot coordination mandatory. Growing international services. Chapter 2 banned.

Alternates

ZGGG

  • ICAO: ZGGG
  • Name: Baiyun
  • Distance (NM): 53.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. 144-hour visa-free transit available for eligible nationalities. APIS required.

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

G4794/26
info
Runway closed
RWY16R/34L CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
2026-10-31 18:00 UTC 2026-10-31 22:00 UTC
G4820/26
info
Runway closed
RWY15/33 CLSD DUE TO MAINT, AVBL FOR CROSSING.
2026-10-31 18:00 UTC 2026-10-31 22:00 UTC
G4827/26
info
Runway closed
RWY16L/34R CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
2026-10-31 06:00 UTC 2026-10-31 09:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at ZGSZ?
The tower frequency at Baoan is 118.45 MHz.
What fuel is available at ZGSZ?
Baoan offers Jet A-1.
Does ZGSZ require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Baoan (China). Permit details for China
Does ZGSZ require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Baoan.
Where is ZGSZ located?
Baoan (ZGSZ) is located in Shenzhen, China.
What is the IATA code for ZGSZ?
The IATA code for Baoan is SZX.
Does ZGSZ have an ILS approach?
Yes, Baoan has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
Is ZGSZ a port of entry?
Yes, Baoan is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.