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Pudong Air Base (桦东 Shanghai Pudong International Airport)

Pudong Air Base (also 桦东 Shanghai Pudong International Airport; ICAO ZSPD) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 5 runways (longest 4,000 m). Home to COMAC.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
LocationπŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1999
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
COMAC
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates31.1450Β°N, 121.7933Β°E
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
IATA codePVG
ICAO codeZSPD
Runways
17L/35R · 4,000 m (13,123 ft) · Concrete16R/34L · 3,800 m (12,467 ft) · Concrete17R/35L · 3,400 m (11,155 ft) · Concrete16L/34R · 3,800 m (12,467 ft) · ConcreteRunway · 3,400 m (11,155 ft) · Concrete

Description

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a major international airport serving Shanghai, China. Construction of its first phase began in October 1997, and it officially opened on October 1, 1999. The airport is operated by Shanghai Airport Authority. It primarily handles international flights and a smaller number of domestic flights. The airport functions as a hub for China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines, FedEx, UPS, and DHL. The DHL hub, established in July 2012, is noted as the largest express hub in Asia. The airport has two main passenger terminals and a satellite terminal, along with four operational parallel runways. A third passenger terminal and two additional runways are under construction, aiming to increase annual capacity. No military units are stated to be stationed at this airport, nor is there any mention of military operations or usage.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Resident occupant recorded: COMAC
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  4. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated