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Korla Air Base (εΊ“ε°”ε‹’ Korla Licheng Airport)

Korla Air Base (also εΊ“ε°”ε‹’ Korla Licheng Airport; ICAO ZWKL) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,780 m). Home to the 111th Air Brigade, flying J-11 Responsive Dragon.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
LocationπŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built2007
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
111th Air Brigade · J-11 Responsive Dragon
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates41.6150Β°N, 86.1417Β°E
Elevation927 m (3,041 ft)
IATA codeKRL
ICAO codeZWKL
Runways
04/22 · 2,780 m (9,121 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Korla Air Base
Related
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Operating forces
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China People's Liberation Army Air Force
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Description

Korla Licheng Airport, located in Korla, Xinjiang, China, commenced operations in 2007. It is classified as a public airport. The airport's facilities include one runway, designated 04/22, which has a concrete surface. The airport primarily serves civilian air traffic.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: J-11 Responsive Dragon
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  4. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated