Weihai Air Base (威海 Weihai International Airport)
Weihai Air Base (also 威海 Weihai International Airport; ICAO ZSWH) is an active military air base in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,600 m). Home to the 36th Air Brigade, flying J-10 Vigorous Dragon, J-7 Fishcan, JL-9.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Location | 🇨🇳 China |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
36th Air Brigade · J-10 Vigorous Dragon, J-7 Fishcan, JL-9
|
| Coordinates | 37.1869°N, 122.2289°E |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| IATA code | WEH |
| ICAO code | ZSWH |
| Runways |
02/20 · 2,600 m (8,530 ft) · Concrete
|
| Website | www.airwh.com |
Description
Weihai Dashuipo International Airport is a dual-use airport serving Weihai in Shandong province, China. It functions as both a public and military facility. A comprehensive renovation and expansion project for the airport was completed in July 2005. It is classified as a class 4D airport, equipped with advanced communication and navigation systems, lighting, Instrument Landing System (ILS), firefighting capabilities, and various ground support vehicles. The airport maintains a complete system of air traffic control, maintenance, security, transportation, public security, and logistics services. Its facilities are capable of handling aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 767 and Airbus A300. Due to its military presence, landing and takeoff procedures at Weihai Airport are sometimes conducted with all window shades down.
- AUG 142026 Updated Resident units and their aircraft recorded
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated