Airport code
KHG — Kashgar Airport
KHG is the IATA code for Kashgar Airport, an airport serving Kashgar, China. Its ICAO code is ZWSH, and it operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 39.5429, 76.0200 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4529 ft (1380 m).
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About Kashgar Airport
Kashi Laining International Airport, formerly Kashgar Airport until August 2023, is a dual-use military-civilian airport serving Kashgar (Kashi), a city in Uyghur autonomous region of Xinjiang in the People's Republic of China.
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Airport information
| IATA code | KHG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ZWSH |
| Airport name | Kashgar Airport |
| City | Kashgar |
| Country | China |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 39.5429 |
| Longitude | 76.0200 |
| Elevation | 4529 ft (1380 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kashgar Airport?
The IATA code for Kashgar Airport is KHG.
What is the ICAO code for Kashgar Airport?
The ICAO code for Kashgar Airport is ZWSH.
Where is KHG airport located?
Kashgar Airport (KHG) is located in Kashgar, China.
What time zone is KHG in?
Kashgar Airport operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to KHG?
The nearest airport to Kashgar Airport (KHG) is Yeerqiang Airport (QSZ) in Shache, about 167 km away.
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