Pudong
Pudong (ZSPD/PVG) serves Shanghai, China. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L). Field elevation is 13 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: ZSPD
- Name: Pudong
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 31.1434
- Longitude: 121.805
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Country: China
- Municipality: Shanghai
- IATA Code: PVG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Distance from City: 33.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16L/34R
- Designation: 16L/34R
- Dimensions: 12467 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16R/34L
- Designation: 16R/34L
- Dimensions: 12467 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17L/35R
- Designation: 17L/35R
- Dimensions: 13123 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17R/35L
- Designation: 17R/35L
- Dimensions: 11154 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.400, 118.800, 124.350 MHz
- Ground: 121.650, 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.850 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: Yes
- PPR Contact: CAAC East China Regional Administration; CAAC slot coordination office.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx CNY 28/ton MTOW for international
- Parking Fee: CNY 12/ton per 4h block
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CNY
- Remarks: Shanghai's primary international gateway. Fees per CAAC tariff. Infrastructure surcharge applies.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by CNAF. Hydrant fueling at all terminals and satellite concourse. 24h fuel service available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminals 1, 2, and Satellite. 144-hour visa-free transit available. APIS required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew; late-night operations subject to CAAC slot availability. CAAC slot coordination mandatory. Chapter 2 banned.
Alternates
ZSSS
- ICAO: ZSSS
- Name: Hongqiao
- Distance (NM): 24.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: CIQ at Terminal 1 for international flights. Limited international routes. APIS required.
ZSHC
- ICAO: ZSHC
- Name: Xiaoshan
- Distance (NM): 89.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required. 72/144-hour transit visa exemption at some airports.
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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 ZSPD?
- The tower frequency at Pudong is 118.4, 118.8, 124.35 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ZSPD?
- Pudong offers Jet A-1.
- Does ZSPD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Pudong (China).
- Does ZSPD require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Pudong.