Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is a large airport serving Ürümqi, China. Its IATA code is URC and its ICAO code is ZWWW. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,125 ft (648 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Urumqi time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- URC
- ICAO code
- ZWWW
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,125 ft (648 m)
- Coordinates
- 43.9136, 87.4794
- Time zone
- Asia/Urumqi
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 11,811 ft · 3,600 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 08L/26R | 10,498 ft · 3,200 m | 198 ft · 60 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 11,811 ft · 3,600 m | 198 ft · 60 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SHF Shihezi Huayuan Airport | Shihezi, China | 132 km · 82 mi |
| TLQ Turpan Jiaohe Airport | Turpan, China | 163 km · 101 mi |
| JBK Qitai Jiangbulake Airport | Qitai, China | 168 km · 104 mi |
| KRY Karamay Airport | Karamay, China | 264 km · 164 mi |
| KRL Korla Licheng Airport | Korla, China | 278 km · 173 mi |
| HJB Hejing Bayinbuluke Airport | Hejing, China | 300 km · 186 mi |
| NLT Xinyuan Nalati Airport | Xinyuan, China | 334 km · 208 mi |
| FYN Fuyun Koktokay Airport | Fuyun, China | 358 km · 222 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from URC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 1,941 | 1,206 | 1,048 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,431 | 1,510 | 1,312 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,562 | 2,213 | 1,923 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,492 | 2,791 | 2,425 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,715 | 2,930 | 2,546 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,006 | 3,111 | 2,703 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,743 | 3,569 | 3,101 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,180 | 3,840 | 3,337 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,231 | 3,872 | 3,364 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,847 | 6,118 | 5,317 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,428 | 6,480 | 5,631 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,790 | 6,705 | 5,826 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,969 | 6,816 | 5,923 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,353 | 7,054 | 6,130 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,939 | 8,040 | 6,987 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,264 | 9,484 | 8,242 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.650 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
The IATA code of Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is URC and its ICAO code is ZWWW.
Where is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport located?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is in Ürümqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, at 43.9136, 87.4794.
What time zone is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport in?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Urumqi. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF), about 132 km (82 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.