Airport code
KMG — Kunming Changshui International Airport
KMG is the IATA code for Kunming Changshui International Airport, an airport serving Kunming, China. Its ICAO code is ZPPP, and it operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 25.1019, 102.9292 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 6903 ft (2104 m).
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About Kunming Changshui International Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport is an international airport serving Kunming, the capital of Southwestern China's Yunnan province. The airport is located 24.5 km (15.2 mi) northeast of the city center in a graded mountainous area about 2,100 m (6,900 ft) above sea level. The airport opened at 08:00 (UTC+8) on 28 June 2012, replacing the old Kunming Wujiaba International Airport, which was later demolished. As a gateway to Southeast and South Asia, Changshui Airport is a hub for China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Ruili Airlines.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KMG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ZPPP |
| Airport name | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
| City | Kunming |
| Country | China |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 25.1019 |
| Longitude | 102.9292 |
| Elevation | 6903 ft (2104 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 14,764 ft (4,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kunming Changshui International Airport?
The IATA code for Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG.
What is the ICAO code for Kunming Changshui International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kunming Changshui International Airport is ZPPP.
Where is KMG airport located?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is located in Kunming, China.
What time zone is KMG in?
Kunming Changshui International Airport operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to KMG?
The nearest airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is Bao'anying Airport (PZI) in Panzhihua (Renhe), about 196 km away.
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