Shache Airport — Shache, China
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Shache Airport (Shache) is QSZ — its ICAO code is ZWSC.
Distance & flight time from QSZ
Shache Airport
QSZ identifies Shache Airport, serving Shache (also known as Yarkand), a historic Silk Road oasis city in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, near the western edge of the Taklamakan Desert. Shache has deep historical significance as a former trading post along ancient Silk Road routes connecting China to Central Asia, and today the surrounding area is known for agriculture, including cotton and fruit cultivation, supported by irrigation from the Yarkand River. The airport provides domestic air links to Urumqi and other Xinjiang cities, supporting both commerce and increased connectivity for this remote southwestern part of the region. QSZ's development reflects broader Chinese government efforts to improve transportation infrastructure across Xinjiang's more isolated oasis towns.
Runways at Shache Airport (QSZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) |
Radio frequencies for Shache Airport (QSZ)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Shache Airport (QSZ)
- Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport (HQL) — 168.0 km (104.4 mi)
- Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) — 169.8 km (105.5 mi)
- Hotan Airport (HTN) — 281.4 km (174.9 mi)
- Skardu International Airport (KDU) — 350.3 km (217.7 mi)
- Gilgit Airport (GIL) — 353.9 km (219.9 mi)
- Aksu Hongqipo Airport (AKU) — 434.7 km (270.1 mi)
- Osh International Airport (OSS) — 450.6 km (280.0 mi)
- Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) — 459.1 km (285.3 mi)
QSZ is Shache Airport serving the historic Silk Road city of Yarkand in Xinjiang, China. Searchers often want to confirm flight connections to Urumqi from this remote desert-oasis region.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Shache Airport?
The IATA code for Shache Airport is QSZ.
What is the ICAO code for Shache Airport?
The ICAO code for Shache Airport is ZWSC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.