International hub · Shanghai, China

Shanghai/Hongqiao International

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Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
31°12′N 121°20′E
Local time
Asia/Shanghai

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Field information

ZSSS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Shanghai/Hongqiao International (ZSSS/SHA) has 2 runways; the longest, 18L/36R, is 11,154 ft (3,400 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 ZSSS, 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

    Shanghai (Minhang)

  • Elevation

    10 ft

  • Position

    31.1981, 121.3343

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

Runways · ZSSS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18L/36R11,154 ft (3,400 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
18R/36L10,826 ft (3,300 m)197 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at ZSSS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Shanghai/Hongqiao International (ZSSS / SHA) in Shanghai, China, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ZSSS 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 ZSSS

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at ZSSS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at ZSSS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at ZSSS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ZSSS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to ZSSS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ZSSS: 31° 11′ 53″ N 121° 20′ 3″ E; elevation 10 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Shanghai

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Shanghai. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ZSSS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at ZSSS

    Support for freighter operations into ZSSS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where ZSSS sits in the network

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Operating into ZSSS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Shanghai/Hongqiao International — one desk for the whole trip.

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