Large airport · Nanjing, China

Nanjing Lukou International Airport

As of 2020, it is the 12th busiest civil airport in China, dropping one place from 2019 after being overtaken by Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. Its IATA code is NKG. Its ICAO code is ZSNJ. It has 2 runways, longest 11,811 ft (CON). Elevation 49 ft.

IATA NKGICAO ZSNJ2 runways, longest 11,811 ft (CON)ChinaLarge airport

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Airport facts

Location	Nanjing, China
IATA code	NKG
ICAO code	ZSNJ
Type	Large airport
Runways	2 runways, longest 11,811 ft (CON)
Elevation	49 ft
Scheduled service	Yes
Coordinates	31.7350° N, 118.8659° E

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What Nanjing Lukou International Airport is known for

As of 2020, it is the 12th busiest civil airport in China, dropping one place from 2019 after being overtaken by Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.

History

As of 2020, it is the 12th busiest civil airport in China, dropping one place from 2019 after being overtaken by Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nanjing Lukou International Airport?

As of 2020, it is the 12th busiest civil airport in China, dropping one place from 2019 after being overtaken by Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.

What is the airport code for Nanjing Lukou International Airport?

Nanjing Lukou International Airport — its IATA code is NKG and its ICAO code is ZSNJ.

Where is Nanjing Lukou International Airport located?

Nanjing Lukou International Airport serves Nanjing, China. Its coordinates are 31.7350° N, 118.8659° E.

What is the history of Nanjing Lukou International Airport?

As of 2020, it is the 12th busiest civil airport in China, dropping one place from 2019 after being overtaken by Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.