Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Sunan Shuofang International Airport
Wuxi, Jiangsu Province (China)
IATA: WUX ICAO: ZSWX
Longest Active Runway
10,499 ft
3,200 meters
Field Elevation
24 ft
7 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
31.4970°, 120.4304°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#78 in China
Among 264 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#770 Worldwide
Top 10.4% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#6461 MSL
Top 88.4% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Sunan Shuofang International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,499 ft (3,200 m). It ranks as the #78 longest runway in China and #770 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,499 ft (3200m) | 164 ft (50m) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai (Minhang)) | SHA | 49.7 NM (92 km) | 11,154 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai (Pudong)) | PVG | 73.6 NM (136.3 km) | 13,123 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou) | HGH | 75.7 NM (140.2 km) | 11,811 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Nanjing Lukou International Airport (Nanjing) | NKG | 81.3 NM (150.6 km) | 11,811 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)