Shennongjia Hongping Airport — Shennongjia (Hongping), China
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Distance & flight time from HPG
Shennongjia Hongping Airport
HPG is Shennongjia Hongping Airport, a high-altitude airport in Hubei Province, China, built to serve the Shennongjia Forestry District, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its biodiversity and legends of the Yeren, a Chinese counterpart to Bigfoot. As one of the highest-elevation airports in central China, HPG was constructed largely to boost tourism access to this mountainous, densely forested nature reserve. Its short runway and elevation present operational challenges typical of mountain airports. HPG mainly handles domestic flights connecting Shennongjia to major Chinese cities, supporting the region's growing ecotourism industry centered on its forests, waterfalls, and rare wildlife like golden snub-nosed monkeys.
Runways at Shennongjia Hongping Airport (HPG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9186 ft (2800 m) | 0 ft (0 m) |
Radio frequencies for Shennongjia Hongping Airport (HPG)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Shennongjia Hongping Airport (HPG)
- Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS) — 120.0 km (74.6 mi)
- Guangzhou MR Air Base / Guanghua Airport (LHK) — 153.3 km (95.3 mi)
- Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) — 161.4 km (100.3 mi)
- Enshi Xujiaping Airport (ENH) — 166.5 km (103.5 mi)
- Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN) — 193.3 km (120.1 mi)
- Jingzhou Shashi Airport (SHS) — 249.8 km (155.2 mi)
- Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) — 275.8 km (171.4 mi)
- Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) — 280.5 km (174.3 mi)
HPG serves the Shennongjia nature reserve in Hubei, China, one of the country's highest-altitude airports. Searchers interested in ecotourism to this UNESCO site often look up HPG for flight access.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Shennongjia Hongping Airport?
The IATA code for Shennongjia Hongping Airport is HPG.
What is the ICAO code for Shennongjia Hongping Airport?
The ICAO code for Shennongjia Hongping Airport is ZHSN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.