Xining Caojiabao International Airport
Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County), Qinghai Province (China)
IATA: XNN ICAO: ZLXN
Longest Active Runway
12,467 ft
3,800 meters
Field Elevation
7,119 ft
2,170 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
36.5277°, 102.0402°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#20 in China
Out of 264 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#190 Worldwide
Top 2.8% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#98 MSL
Top 3.8% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+24.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Xining Caojiabao International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,467 ft (3,800 m). It ranks as the #20 longest runway in China and #190 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 12,467 ft (3800m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (Lanzhou (Yongdeng)) | LHW | 76.2 NM (141.1 km) | 13,123 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/xnn.json ↗