International hub · Chengdu, China
Chengdu/Shuangliu
- Elevation
- 1,625 ft
- Coordinates
- 30°33′N 103°57′E
- Local time
- Asia/Shanghai
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Field information
ZUUU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Chengdu/Shuangliu (ZUUU/CTU) has 2 runways; the longest, 02L/20R, is 11,811 ft (3,600 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 ZUUU, 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
Chengdu (Shuangliu)
Elevation
1,625 ft
Position
30.5583, 103.9460
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 · ZUUU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 02R/20L | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) | 197 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ZUUU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Chengdu/Shuangliu (ZUUU / CTU) in Chengdu, China, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ZUUU 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 ZUUU
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at ZUUU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ZUUU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at ZUUU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ZUUU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to ZUUU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ZUUU: 30° 33′ 30″ N 103° 56′ 45″ E; elevation 1625 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Chengdu
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Chengdu. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ZUUU.
- 06
Cargo Operations at ZUUU
Support for freighter operations into ZUUU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where ZUUU sits in the network
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Operating into ZUUU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Chengdu/Shuangliu — one desk for the whole trip.