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Ruoqiang Loulan Airport

IATA RQAICAO ZWRQ🇨🇳 Ruoqiang Town
Coordinates
38.9747°N, 88.0083°E
Elevation
2,916 ft (889 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CN-65
Time zone
Urumqi(UTC+06:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:25
Sunrise
04:56
Sunset
19:33
Civil dusk
20:05

About 14h 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 Ruoqiang Loulan Airport

Ruoqiang Loulan Airport

Ruoqiang Loulan Airport is an airport serving Ruoqiang County in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. It received approval from the State Council of China and the Central Military Commission in March 2014. The airport is located in Xitatirang Village (西塔提让村), west of the county seat Ruoqiang Town. Construction began in November 2015, with an investment of 546 million yuan. The airport was opened on 29 March 2018, and became the 20th airport in Xinjiang.

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

Live weather

ZWRQ

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
04 / 229,186 ft / 2,800 m148 ftUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
URUMQISpecial useFIRGNDFL999
LANZHOUSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle3,396 ft
Obstacle3,438 ft
Obstacle3,419 ft
Obstacle3,428 ft
Obstacle3,320 ft
Obstacle3,366 ft
Obstacle3,366 ft
Obstacle3,432 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ruoqiang Loulan Airport?

The ICAO code for Ruoqiang Loulan Airport is ZWRQ, and its IATA code is RQA.

Where is Ruoqiang Loulan Airport located?

Ruoqiang Loulan Airport is medium airport located in Ruoqiang Town, China, at an elevation of 2,916 ft (889 m).

How many runways does Ruoqiang Loulan Airport have?

Ruoqiang Loulan Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,186 ft / 2,800 m.

What time zone is Ruoqiang Loulan Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ruoqiang Loulan Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ruoqiang Loulan Airport is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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