Airport code
AKU — Aksu Airport
AKU is the IATA code for Aksu Airport, an airport serving Aksu (Onsu), China. Its ICAO code is ZWAK, and it operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 41.2625, 80.2917 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3816 ft (1163 m).
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About Aksu Airport
Aksu Hongqipo Airport is an airport located in Onsu County, serving the city of Aksu and the namesake prefecture, in the autonomous region of Xinjiang, China. It was formerly called Aksu Airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AKU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ZWAK |
| Airport name | Aksu Airport |
| City | Aksu (Onsu) |
| Country | China |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 41.2625 |
| Longitude | 80.2917 |
| Elevation | 3816 ft (1163 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Aksu Airport?
The IATA code for Aksu Airport is AKU.
What is the ICAO code for Aksu Airport?
The ICAO code for Aksu Airport is ZWAK.
Where is AKU airport located?
Aksu Airport (AKU) is located in Aksu (Onsu), China.
What time zone is AKU in?
Aksu Airport operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to AKU?
The nearest airport to Aksu Airport (AKU) is Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, about 220 km away.
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