Aksu Hongqipo Airport — Aksu (Onsu), China
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereAksu Hongqipo Airport in Aksu (Onsu) uses the IATA code AKU, with ZWAK as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from AKU
Aksu Hongqipo Airport
Aksu Hongqipo Airport, serving the city of Aksu in China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, runs just one runway at 3,816 feet above sea level, on the northern edge of the Taklamakan Desert in far western China. Aksu sits along what was historically a stop on Silk Road trade routes skirting the desert, and today functions as a regional center within Xinjiang's oasis-town network. Reaching Urumqi and other major Chinese cities from Aksu is possible directly through the field, an alternative to crossing the vast desert basin by road.
Runways at Aksu Hongqipo Airport (AKU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7874 ft (2400 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Aksu Hongqipo Airport (AKU)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Aksu Hongqipo Airport (AKU)
- Karakol International Airport (IKG) — 208.6 km (129.6 mi)
- Ili Yining International Airport (YIN) — 311.3 km (193.4 mi)
- Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) — 331.4 km (205.9 mi)
- Xinyuan Nalati Airport (NLT) — 350.0 km (217.5 mi)
- Almaty International Airport (ALA) — 354.2 km (220.1 mi)
- Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) — 409.1 km (254.2 mi)
- Shache Airport (QSZ) — 434.7 km (270.1 mi)
- Bole Alashankou Airport (BPL) — 435.6 km (270.7 mi)
Travelers tracing historic Silk Road routes through western China search the code AKU when booking domestic flights to Aksu, since the city's name can also appear as Akesu in some transliterations across different booking platforms.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Aksu Hongqipo Airport?
The IATA code for Aksu Hongqipo Airport is AKU.
What is the ICAO code for Aksu Hongqipo Airport?
The ICAO code for Aksu Hongqipo Airport is ZWAK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.