Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on siteSlots required

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport ZUTF / TFU

Chengdu's new intercontinental hub, an hour south-east of the city, with three runways and abundant capacity but only basic business-aviation facilities so far. Used for international arrivals and widebody VIP flights; Shuangliu is better for downtown trips.

13,123 ft
Longest runway
60 min
Drive to Chengdu
1
FBOs / handlers
1,447 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
Yes
Slot coordination
Yes
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
concrete
Fuel
Jet A-1
Helipad
No
Distance to centre
51 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Sichuan Airport Group VIP services (verify)

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 13,123 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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