Shanghai Dachang Air Base
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 13h 57m 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 Shanghai Dachang Air Base
Shanghai Dachang Air Base is a medium airport in Shanghai (Baoshan), China. It observes Asia/Shanghai local time. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), about 8.5 nm to the ssw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANGHAI | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all China airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上海中心大厦 | 2,073 ft | 43 ft | — |
| 上海环球金融中心 | 1,614 ft | 36 ft | — |
| 东方明珠电视塔 | 1,535 ft | 36 ft | — |
| 金茂大厦 | 1,381 ft | 36 ft | — |
| 金光中心 (写字楼) | 1,050 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 945 ft | 36 ft | — |
| 明天广场 | 935 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Wheelock Square | 889 ft | 33 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shanghai Dachang Air Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shanghai Dachang Air Base located?
Shanghai Dachang Air Base is medium airport located in Shanghai (Baoshan), China.
What time zone is Shanghai Dachang Air Base in?
Shanghai Dachang Air Base is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Shanghai Dachang Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Shanghai Dachang Air Base is approximately 6.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Shanghai Dachang Air Base?
The nearest airport to Shanghai Dachang Air Base is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), about 8.5 nm to the ssw, followed by Shanghai Gaodong Airport and Shanghai Chongming Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Shanghai Dachang Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.