Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport serves Shenzhen in southeastern China, a modern city that links Hong Kong to China’s mainland. Here’s what you need to know.

City:	Shenzhen	Country:	China
ICAO:	ZGSZ	IATA:	SZX
Elevation:	4m	Latitude/longitude:	N22°38.3′ E113°48.7′
Time zone:	UTC+8	Mar Var:	2°W
Fire category:	CAT 9	Operating hours:	24/7
Fuel type:	Jet A1	Airport type:	Civil
Runways:	2	Longest runway:	3,800 meters

On the Ground

Languages spoken: Mandarin and English

Lead time for permit approval: 3 working days for private jet and 15 working days for Charter.

Types of aircraft handled: MTOW up to B747

Ramp facilities: Container lift truck (7-30 tons), conveyor truck, container trailer, container platform trailer, fork lift, and tow tractor.

Maintainance and hangars: Hangar space is available for three B737 aircraft. Line maintenance available for various types of aircraft on request, spare parts changed available by prior arrangement.

Airport security: CCTV and security guards are available

Customs and Immigration at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport:

Customs and Immigration are available
All visas must be obtained prior to arrival
Documents required include passport, GENDEC, and visas

Alternative airports: ZGOW, ZGSD, ZGNN, ZJHK, ZGKL, ZGGG

Important numbers:

Emergency: 120
Police: 110
Fire: 119
Customs: 86-755-27776400
Airport authority: 86-755-23456789

Tourist Information

Accommodation:

Vienna Hotel Airport branch
Sunway Hotel Shenzhen Airport
Hyatt Place Shenzen Airport
Hanyong Hotel

Weather:

Shenzhen experiences hot and wet summers and mild, sunny winters with an average yearly temperature of 22 °C (72 °F).

Safety: Shenzhen is a highly cosmopolitan, safe city.

Attractions:

Shenzhen Cultural Center
Shenzhen Shekou Maritime Museum
Window of the World
Shenzhen Mangrove Nature Reserve
China Kolf Culture Village

For assistance with your operation to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, or another location in Greater China, contact UAS Beijing