Kunming Changshui International Airport is a large airport serving Kunming, China. Its IATA code is KMG and its ICAO code is ZPPP. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,903 ft (2,104 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 14,764 ft (4,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KMG
- ICAO code
- ZPPP
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 6,903 ft (2,104 m)
- Coordinates
- 25.1103, 102.9367
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 13,123 ft · 4,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 04/22 | 14,764 ft · 4,500 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kunming Changshui International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PZI Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport | Panzhihua (Renhe), China | 196 km · 122 mi |
| ACX Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport | Xingyi, China | 204 km · 127 mi |
| WNH Wenshan Puzhehei Airport | Wenshan, China | 223 km · 139 mi |
| ZAT Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport | Zhaotong, China | 245 km · 152 mi |
| LPF Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport | Liupanshui (Zhongshan), China | 264 km · 164 mi |
| DLU Dali Fengyi Airport | Dali (Xiaguan), China | 270 km · 168 mi |
| LJG Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | Lijiang, China | 321 km · 199 mi |
| AVA Anshun Huangguoshu Airport | Anshun (Xixiu), China | 321 km · 199 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KMG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 2,094 | 1,301 | 1,131 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,587 | 1,608 | 1,397 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,644 | 1,643 | 1,428 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 3,698 | 2,298 | 1,997 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,760 | 2,958 | 2,570 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,925 | 4,303 | 3,739 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,194 | 5,092 | 4,425 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,310 | 5,164 | 4,487 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,638 | 5,368 | 4,664 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,716 | 5,416 | 4,706 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,831 | 6,109 | 5,308 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,130 | 7,537 | 6,550 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,696 | 7,889 | 6,855 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,436 | 8,349 | 7,255 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,520 | 9,022 | 7,840 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,915 | 10,510 | 9,133 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | KUNMING APP | 124.220 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.450 |
| GND | KUNMING GND | 121.850 |
| TWR | KUNMING TWR | 118.100 |
| TWR | 118.850 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kunming Changshui International Airport?
The IATA code of Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG and its ICAO code is ZPPP.
Where is Kunming Changshui International Airport located?
Kunming Changshui International Airport is in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, at 25.1103, 102.9367.
What time zone is Kunming Changshui International Airport in?
Kunming Changshui International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kunming Changshui International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 14,764 ft (4,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport (PZI), about 196 km (122 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.