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Xining Caojiabao International Airport (ZLXN/XNN) — Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County), China

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 11/29
Elevation: 7,119 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: ZLXN
Name: Xining Caojiabao International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 36.528294
Longitude: 102.040154
Elevation: 7119 ft
Country: China
Municipality: Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)
IATA Code: XNN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 3800x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
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: Based on MTOW per CAAC tariff
Parking Fee: Based on MTOW and duration
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: CNY
Remarks: Xining Caojiabao. Elev 7119ft.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: CNAF. Daytime primary.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Limited international service.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: High-altitude ops. No curfew.

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

L1736/26

caution

Obstacle erected

ADD NEW TEMPO OBSTACLES BETWEEN TWO CIRCLES WITH THE RADIUS OF 15KM AND 50KM CENTERED ON THE CENTER OF RWY11/29: OBSTACLE ID/DESIGNATION TYPE POSITION MAG BRG(DEGREE)/DIST(M) ELEVATION(M)MARKING/LIGHTING TYPE AND COLOUR FLIGHT PROCEDURE/TAKE-OFF PATH AREA AFFECTED &REMARKS F1 WIND TURB…

2026-10-27 12:05 UTC 2027-01-27 15:59 UTC

L1034/26

caution

Obstacle erected

Between 2026-07-30 08:20 and 08:59 UTC Between 2026-10-30 15:40 and 15:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

ZLLL Zhongchuan 76 NM ZLXH Gannan Xiahe Airport 106 NM ZLHB Haibei Qilian Airport 111 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at ZLXN?: Xining Caojiabao International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does ZLXN require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Xining Caojiabao International Airport (China). Permit details for China
Where is ZLXN located?: Xining Caojiabao International Airport (ZLXN) is located in Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County), China.
What is the IATA code for ZLXN?: The IATA code for Xining Caojiabao International Airport is XNN.
How long is the runway at ZLXN?: The main runway at Xining Caojiabao International Airport (11/29) measures 3800x45m.
Is ZLXN a port of entry?: Yes, Xining Caojiabao International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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