
Large airport · Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a large airport serving Shanghai (Minhang), China. Its IATA code is SHA. Its ICAO code is ZSSS. It has 2 runways, longest 11,154 ft (ASP). Elevation 10 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Shanghai (Minhang), China |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SHA |
| ICAO code | ZSSS |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 11,154 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 31.1981° N, 121.3343° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://www.shairport.com/enhq/index.html — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
thumb|Platform of Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station (Line 2 & 10) Terminal 2 of the Hongqiao Airport is immediately adjacent to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station, a major train hub served by the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway, the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway and the Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity High-Speed Railway. The airport's other terminal, Terminal 1, is across the airfield from Terminal 2. The airport and the railway station are served by three stations of the metro network: * Hongqiao Railway Station: Line 2, Line 10, Line 17 * Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 station: Line 2, Line 10, Airport Link Line * Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1 station: Line 10 The proposed extension of the Shanghai Maglev Train from Longyang Road through Shanghai South railway station to Hongqiao would connect the two airports. At top speed, the maglev would take only 15 minutes to travel the route.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Oriental Pearl Tower · China · 9.9 miles away
- Shanghai Tower · China · 10.2 miles away
- West Lake, Hangzhou · China · 96.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — its IATA code is SHA and its ICAO code is ZSSS.
Where is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport located?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport serves Shanghai (Minhang), China. Its coordinates are 31.1981° N, 121.3343° E.
How do I get to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
thumb|Platform of Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station (Line 2 & 10) Terminal 2 of the Hongqiao Airport is immediately adjacent to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station, a major train hub served by the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway, the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway and the Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity High-Speed Railway. The airport's other terminal, Terminal 1, is across the airfield from Terminal 2.
How high is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport sits at 10 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27225
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Hongqiao_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.







