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Suzhou Air Base (苏州 Suzhou Guangfu Airport)

Suzhou Air Base (also 苏州 Suzhou Guangfu Airport; ICAO ZSSZ) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,200 m). Home to the 93rd Air Regiment, flying J-8 Finback.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇳 China
Location🇨🇳 China
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1975
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
93rd Air Regiment · J-8 Finback
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates31.2631°N, 120.4008°E
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
IATA codeSZV
ICAO codeZSSZ
Runways
18/36 · 2,200 m (7,218 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Suzhou Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 26 km Shuofang Air Base
  2. 67 km Jiaxing Air Base
  3. 104 km Jianqiao Air Base
  4. 133 km Pudong Air Base
  5. 189 km Lishe Air Base
  6. 190 km Wuhu Air Base
Related
All Military Air Bases China Air Bases
Operating forces
🇨🇳 China People's Liberation Army Air Force
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Description

Suzhou Guangfu Airport, also known as Suzhou West Airfield, is a People's Liberation Army Air Force Base located 22 kilometers southwest of Suzhou City in Jiangsu province, East China. The airport is owned by the People's Liberation Army and operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. From February 1994 until October 29, 2002, it briefly served civil flights for Suzhou. However, it is now exclusively used by the military. The airport features one concrete runway, oriented 18/36.

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  1. AUG 142026 Updated Resident units and their aircraft recorded
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Aerodrome elevation sourced from OpenStreetMap
  3. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  4. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  5. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated