Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Lanzhou (Yongdeng), Gansu Province (China)
IATA: LHW ICAO: ZLLL
Longest Active Runway
13,123 ft
4,000 meters
Field Elevation
6,388 ft
1,947 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
36.5152°, 103.6200°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#13 in China
Among 264 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#103 Worldwide
Top 1.8% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#143 MSL
Top 4.4% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+31.2%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport's longest active runway measures 13,123 ft (4,000 m). It ranks as the #13 longest runway in China and #103 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 13,123 ft (4000m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 01/19 | 13,123 ft (4000m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASPH) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 18R/36L | 11,811 ft (3600m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASPH) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xining Caojiabao International Airport (Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)) | XNN | 76.2 NM (141.1 km) | 12,467 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)