Xinqiao
Xinqiao (ZSOF/HFE) serves Hefei, China. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 207 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ZSOF
- Name: Xinqiao
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 31.987789
- Longitude: 116.976898
- Elevation: 207 ft
- Country: China
- Municipality: Hefei
- IATA Code: HFE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Distance from City: 31.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 9843 X 164
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.750 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.850 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx CNY 34/ton
- Parking Fee: CNY 20/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
- GENDEC 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.
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China Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require CAAC permit and PLA (military) clearance. Very restrictive, 10-15 days processing typical.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at ZSOF?
- The tower frequency at Xinqiao is 118.75 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ZSOF?
- Xinqiao offers Jet A-1.
- Does ZSOF require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Xinqiao (China).