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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 7/10
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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

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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Frequently 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.