Shuangliu
Shuangliu (ZUUU/CTU) serves Chengdu, China. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (02L/20R, 02R/20L). Field elevation is 1625 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: ZUUU
- Name: Shuangliu
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 30.558256
- Longitude: 103.945969
- Elevation: 1625 ft
- Country: China
- Municipality: Chengdu
- IATA Code: CTU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Distance from City: 15.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02L/20R
- Designation: 02L/20R
- Dimensions: 11811 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 02R/20L
- Designation: 02R/20L
- Dimensions: 11811 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 123.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.600 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: http://www.cdairport.com/cdairport/en_front/index.jsp
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: CAAC Southwest Regional Administration; CAAC slot coordination.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx CNY 24/ton MTOW for international
- Parking Fee: CNY 10/ton per 4h block
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CNY
- Remarks: Major western China hub. Note: Chengdu Tianfu (ZUTF) now handles most international traffic; Shuangliu retains some services. 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.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CIQ at Terminal 1 (international). 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. CAAC slot coordination mandatory. Congested; consider Tianfu (ZUTF) for new services. Chapter 2 banned.
Airport Services
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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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at ZUUU?
- The tower frequency at Shuangliu is 123 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ZUUU?
- Shuangliu offers Jet A-1.
- Does ZUUU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Shuangliu (China).
- Does ZUUU require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Shuangliu.