Large airport · Kashgar, China
Kashgar Laining International Airport
Kashgar Laining International Airport is a large airport serving Kashgar, China. Its IATA code is KHG. Its ICAO code is ZWSH. It has 1 runway, longest 10,499 ft (CON). Elevation 4,529 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kashgar, China |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KHG |
| ICAO code | ZWSH |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,499 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 4,529 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 39.5423° N, 76.0202° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Kashi Laining International Airport (IATA: KHG, ICAO: ZWSH), formerly Kashgar Airport until August 2023, is a dual-use military-civilian airport serving Kashgar (Kashi), a city in Uyghur autonomous region of Xinjiang in the People's Republic of China.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kashgar Laining International Airport?
Kashgar Laining International Airport — its IATA code is KHG and its ICAO code is ZWSH.
Where is Kashgar Laining International Airport located?
Kashgar Laining International Airport serves Kashgar, China. Its coordinates are 39.5423° N, 76.0202° E.
What is the history of Kashgar Laining International Airport?
Kashi Laining International Airport (IATA: KHG, ICAO: ZWSH), formerly Kashgar Airport until August 2023, is a dual-use military-civilian airport serving Kashgar (Kashi), a city in Uyghur autonomous region of Xinjiang in the People's Republic of China.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27234
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashgar_Laining_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.







