International hub · Kunming, China
Kunming Changshui Intl
- Elevation
- 6,903 ft
- Coordinates
- 25°07′N 102°56′E
- Local time
- Asia/Shanghai
Photo: Noj Han · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
ZPPP runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kunming Changshui Intl (ZPPP/KMG) has 2 runways; the longest, 04/22, is 14,764 ft (4,500 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ZPPP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Country
China
CN
Municipality
Kunming
Elevation
6,903 ft
Position
25.1103, 102.9367
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · ZPPP
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 14,764 ft (4,500 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 03/21 | 13,123 ft (4,000 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ZPPP.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kunming Changshui Intl (ZPPP / KMG) in Kunming, China, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ZPPP is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at ZPPP
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – China
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of China. Applicable permit lead times for China are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for China are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at ZPPP
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ZPPP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at ZPPP
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ZPPP is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to ZPPP
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ZPPP: 25° 6′ 37″ N 102° 56′ 12″ E; elevation 6903 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Kunming
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kunming. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ZPPP.
- 06
Cargo Operations at ZPPP
Support for freighter operations into ZPPP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into ZPPP?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kunming Changshui Intl — one desk for the whole trip.