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Medium airport

Shanshan Airport

IATA SXJICAO ZWSS🇨🇳 Shanshan
Coordinates
42.9117°N, 90.2475°E
Type
Medium airport
Region
CN-65
Time zone
Urumqi(UTC+06:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:54
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
18:38
Civil dusk
19:08

About 13h 15m 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 Shanshan Airport

Shanshan Airport Uyghur: پىچان ئايىرپورت, Пичан Айропорт), also known as Piqan Airport, is an airport serving Shanshan County, a city in Uyghur autonomous region of Xinjiang in the People's Republic of China.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

ZWSS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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(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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shanshan Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shanshan Airport?

The ICAO code for Shanshan Airport is ZWSS, and its IATA code is SXJ.

Where is Shanshan Airport located?

Shanshan Airport is medium airport located in Shanshan, China.

What time zone is Shanshan Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Shanshan Airport?

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

What airports are near Shanshan Airport?

The nearest airport to Shanshan Airport is Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ), about 51 nm to the w.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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