Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Airport with private terminalCustoms on siteNoise curfewSlots required

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ZSSS / SHA

China's most developed business-aviation base, with a dedicated FBO terminal and hangars on the airport's west side, 30 minutes from Jing'an and Lujiazui. Slots and parking are managed tightly and stays may be limited during peaks; international arrivals require CIQ pre-notification. Preferred over Pudong for city access.

11,155 ft
Longest runway
30 min
Drive to Shanghai
1
FBOs / handlers
10 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
06:00–23:00 for GA (verify)
24-hour operations
No
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
Yes
Slot coordination
Yes
Noise curfew
Yes
Runway surface
concrete
Fuel
Jet A-1
Helipad
No
Distance to centre
13 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any business jet up to BBJ/ACJ.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Business Aviation Service Centre (Hawker Pacific)

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 11,155 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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