Nanjing Lukou International Airport is a large airport serving Nanjing, China. Its IATA code is NKG and its ICAO code is ZSNJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NKG
- ICAO code
- ZSNJ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 49 ft (15 m)
- Coordinates
- 31.7350, 118.8660
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11,811 ft · 3,600 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 07/25 | 11,810 ft · 3,600 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WHA Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport | Wuhu, China | 73 km · 45 mi |
| CZX Changzhou Benniu International Airport | Changzhou, China | 88 km · 55 mi |
| YTY Yangzhou Taizhou Airport | Yangzhou, China | 122 km · 76 mi |
| WUX Sunan Shuofang International Airport | Wuxi, China | 150 km · 93 mi |
| JUH Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport | Chizhou, China | 158 km · 98 mi |
| HFE Hefei Xinqiao International Airport | Hefei, China | 181 km · 112 mi |
| NTG Nantong Xingdong International Airport | Nantong (Tongzhou), China | 203 km · 126 mi |
| JNH Jiaxing Nanhu Airport | Xiuzhou, Hangzhou, China | 206 km · 128 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NKG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 950 | 590 | 513 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 1,979 | 1,229 | 1,068 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,722 | 2,313 | 2,010 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,008 | 2,490 | 2,164 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,162 | 3,829 | 3,327 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,760 | 4,822 | 4,190 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,049 | 5,002 | 4,346 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,637 | 5,367 | 4,664 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,035 | 5,614 | 4,879 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,050 | 5,623 | 4,887 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,567 | 6,566 | 5,706 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,552 | 7,178 | 6,237 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,863 | 7,371 | 6,406 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,347 | 7,672 | 6,667 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,035 | 8,100 | 7,038 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,303 | 11,373 | 9,883 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | NANJING APP | 119.250 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.250 |
| GND | NANJING GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | NANJING TWR | 118.850 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nanjing Lukou International Airport?
The IATA code of Nanjing Lukou International Airport is NKG and its ICAO code is ZSNJ.
Where is Nanjing Lukou International Airport located?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, at 31.7350, 118.8660.
What time zone is Nanjing Lukou International Airport in?
Nanjing Lukou 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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport (WHA), about 73 km (45 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.