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