Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province (China)
IATA: NKG ICAO: ZSNJ
Longest Active Runway
11,811 ft
3,600 meters
Field Elevation
49 ft
15 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
31.7350°, 118.8659°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#45 in China
Among 264 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#388 Worldwide
Top 5.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5916 MSL
Top 81.2% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+18.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Nanjing Lukou International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,811 ft (3,600 m). It ranks as the #45 longest runway in China and #388 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11,811 ft (3600m) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 07/25 | 11,810 ft (3600m) | 197 ft (60m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport (Wuxi) | WUX | 81.3 NM (150.6 km) | 10,499 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (Hefei) | HFE | 97.5 NM (180.6 km) | 11,155 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)