Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport serves the city of Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province. Here’s all you need to know.
City:
Chengdu
Country:
China
ICAO:
ZUUU
IATA:
CTU
Elevation:
1681′
Latitude/longitude:
N30° 34.8′ E103° 56.9′
Time zone:
UTC +8
Mag Var:
02W
Fire category:
CAT 9
AOE:
Yes
PPR:
No
Airport type:
Civil
Slots:
Available
Runways:
2
Tower frequency:
123
Ground frequency:
121.85
On the Ground
Languages spoken: Chinese and English
Operating hours (ATC): 24/7
Longest runway length: 11811′
Number/ types of aircraft handled: 76 / most aircraft types
Cargo capacity: Baggage trailer, baggage transporter, and basic cargo-handling facilities
Passenger facilities: Main terminal and VIP room
Parking facilities: Bay and hangar available
Fuel type: Jet A1
Maintainance and hangars: Line maintenance and hangars available for various types of aircraft on request.
Airport security: CCTV and security guards
Customs and Immigration at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Customs and Immigration are available
Documents required include passport, GENDEC, and visas (as per Chinese regulations depending on your country of origin)
Alternatives to Airport: ZUGY
Important numbers:
Emergency: +86 28 85206133
Police: +86 28 85205340
Fire: +86 28 85205341
Customs: +86 28 85205342
Airport authority: +86 28 85205343
AIS: +86 28 85205344
Tourist Information
Distance to Chengdu: 15km
Weather:
The weather in Lijiang is mild with plenty of rainfall and sunshine with average temperatures of between 13° (55F) – 20° (68F) regardless of the month. Expect continuous rain in the summer months.
Accommodation:
Chengdu Airport Hotel
Minhang Julong Hotel
Chengyun Hotel
Chengdu Airport Express Hotel
Chuangang International Hotel
Attractions:
Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center
Mount Qingcheng
Emei Mountain
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Dujiangyan (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
For assistance with your operation to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, or another location in Greater China, contact UAS Beijing at china@uas.aero
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