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Altay Xuedu Airport

IATA AATICAO ZWAT🇨🇳 Altay
Coordinates
47.7499°N, 88.0858°E
Elevation
2,460 ft (750 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CN-65
Time zone
Urumqi(UTC+06:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:46
Sunrise
04:25
Sunset
20:03
Civil dusk
20:42

About 15h 38m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Altay Xuedu Airport

Altay Xuedu Airport

Aletai Xuedu Airport is an airport serving Altay City, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. It was formerly called "Altay Airport".

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

ZWAT

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 307,218 ft / 2,200 mConLightedOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
URUMQISpecial useFIRGNDFL999
ZWWWAR02Special useCTAGND12500 m MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all China airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Altay Xuedu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Altay Xuedu Airport?

The ICAO code for Altay Xuedu Airport is ZWAT, and its IATA code is AAT.

Where is Altay Xuedu Airport located?

Altay Xuedu Airport is medium airport located in Altay, China, at an elevation of 2,460 ft (750 m).

How many runways does Altay Xuedu Airport have?

Altay Xuedu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,218 ft / 2,200 m.

Which airlines fly to Altay Xuedu Airport?

Airlines historically serving Altay Xuedu Airport include Air Foyle, China Southern Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Altay Xuedu Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Altay Xuedu Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Altay Xuedu Airport in?

Altay Xuedu Airport is in the Asia/Urumqi time zone (UTC+06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Altay Xuedu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Altay Xuedu Airport is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Altay Xuedu Airport?

The nearest airport to Altay Xuedu Airport is Beitun Fengqing Airport (CN-0279), about 32.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Fuyun Tuerhong Airport and Fuyun Koktokay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Altay Xuedu Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.