Shuofang Air Base (硕放 Sunan Shuofang International Airport)
Shuofang Air Base (also 硕放 Sunan Shuofang International Airport; ICAO ZSWX) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (3,200 m). Home to the 4th Training Brigade, flying JL-8.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Location | 🇨🇳 China |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Operating Organization | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
4th Training Brigade · JL-8
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| Coordinates | 31.4972°N, 120.4306°E |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| IATA code | WUX |
| ICAO code | ZSWX |
| Runways |
03/21 · 3,200 m (10,499 ft) · Asphalt
|
Description
Wuxi Shuofang Airport, also known as Sunan Shuofang International Airport, is located in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. It was constructed in 1955 for military purposes. Commercial flights commenced in 2004, leading to its current dual-use status. The airport is owned and operated by Su'nan Shuofang International Airport Ltd. It is currently the second largest airport in Jiangsu Province. The airport features two terminals, 23 boarding gates, 26 parking stands, and a 3,200-meter-long runway, with an airport flight area grade of 4E.
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: JL-8
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated