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Zhongchuan (ZLLL/LHW) — Lanzhou, China

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.1
Runways
18/36
Elevation
6,388 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: ZLLL
  • Name: Zhongchuan
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 36.515202
  • Longitude: 103.620003
  • Elevation: 6388 ft
  • Country: China
  • Municipality: Lanzhou
  • IATA Code: LHW
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Distance from City: 11.1 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 11811 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

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 32/ton
  • Parking Fee: CNY 18/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

L1582/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY18R/36L CLSD WITH MARKINGS,EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE LANDING AND TAKE-OFF.
2026-10-05 02:40 UTC 2026-11-08 15:59 UTC
L1580/26
warning
ILS out of service
RWY36R ILS U/S.
2026-10-05 02:39 UTC 2026-11-08 15:59 UTC
L1382/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
BIRD FLOCKS MIGRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AROUND AD: 1.AREA: MIGRATORY BIRDS WILL PRIMARILY ACT IN SOUTH-NORTH AIRSPACE OF RWY18L/36R,RWY01/19,RWY18R/36L,EXHIBITING TYPICAL CROSSING FLIGHT PATTERNS. THE QINWANGCHUAN WETLAND PARK AND HONGWAN WETLAND AT THE SOUTHERN OF THE AD, AS WELL AS THE JIAN…
2026-09-05 04:00 UTC 2026-12-05 04:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at ZLLL?
The tower frequency at Zhongchuan is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at ZLLL?
Zhongchuan offers Jet A-1.
Does ZLLL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Zhongchuan (China). Permit details for China
Where is ZLLL located?
Zhongchuan (ZLLL) is located in Lanzhou, China.
What is the IATA code for ZLLL?
The IATA code for Zhongchuan is LHW.
Does ZLLL have an ILS approach?
Yes, Zhongchuan has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
Is ZLLL a port of entry?
Yes, Zhongchuan is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.