Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province (China)
IATA: XIY ICAO: ZLXY
Longest Active Runway
12,467 ft
3,800 meters
Field Elevation
1,572 ft
479 m MSL
Runway Inventory
4 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
34.4422°, 108.7624°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#21 in China
Among 264 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#194 Worldwide
Top 2.8% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#1589 MSL
Top 23.6% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+24.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,467 ft (3,800 m). It ranks as the #21 longest runway in China and #194 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 12,467 ft (3800m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 06L/24R | 12,467 ft (3800m) | 197 ft (60m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 05R/23L | 12,467 ft (3800m) | 198 ft (60m) | Permanent Paved (PEM) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 06R/24L | 9,843 ft (3000m) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ 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)