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Shantou Waisha Air Base

Shantou Waisha Air Base (ICAO ZGOW) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,500 m). Home to the 25th Air Regiment, flying J-7 Fishcan.

Facility Details

Aircraft Based Here
J-7 Fishcan profile drawing J-7 Fishcan Combat Aircraft 25th Air Regiment
Map
Map of Shantou Waisha Air Base

23.4269°N, 116.7622°E

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇳 China
Location🇨🇳 China
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1956
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units
25th Air Regiment
Location & Technical Details
IATA codeSWA
ICAO codeZGOW
Runways
04/22 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft) · Concrete
Nearby Bases
  1. 115 km Meixian Air Base
  2. 130 km Xingning Air Base 2nd Dadui
  3. 186 km Gaoqi Air Base
  4. 240 km Jinjiang Air Base 1st Training Brigade
  5. 250 km Liancheng Air Base 1st Fendui
  6. 293 km Magong Air Base · 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Related
All Military Air Bases China Air Bases
Operating forces
🇨🇳 China People's Liberation Army Air Force
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Description

Shantou Waisha Airport is a People's Liberation Army Air Force Base situated in Longhu District, Shantou, Guangdong province, China. It was constructed in 1956 as a military airfield. On April 15, 1974, the airport began operating for commercial air carriers, serving as the city's civilian airport alongside its military role. Civilian passenger services ceased on December 15, 2011, with all commercial flights being transferred to the newly-built Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport. The airport is owned by the People's Liberation Army and operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Resident units and their aircraft recorded
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records reconciled against aeronautical sources
  3. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  4. JAN 172026 Updated Secondary name removed
  5. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated