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Wensu Air Base (阿克 Aksu Hongqipo Airport)

Wensu Air Base (also 阿克 Aksu Hongqipo Airport; ICAO ZWAK) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,400 m). Based aircraft: CH-5 Rainbow.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇳 China
Location🇨🇳 China
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1973
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
CH-5 Rainbow
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates41.2631°N, 80.2894°E
Elevation1,163 m (3,816 ft)
IATA codeAKU
ICAO codeZWAK
Runways
09/27 · 2,400 m (7,874 ft) · Asphalt
Map
Map of Wensu Air Base
Related
All Military Air Bases China Air Bases
Operating forces
🇨🇳 China People's Liberation Army Air Force
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Description

Aksu Hongqipo Airport, formerly known as Aksu Airport, is an airport located in Onsu County, serving the city of Aksu and its namesake prefecture in the autonomous region of Xinjiang, China. It was opened in 1973. The airport operates as a public facility and does not have reported military usage. It features one runway, designated 09/27, which has an asphalt surface.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: CH-5 Rainbow
  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