Flight Operations to Airshow China 2016 – Zhuhai

Planning to attend Airshow China 2016? Do you need the best Ops advice to get to Zhuhai?

Mainland China’s largest airshow, the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition 2016, better known as Airshow China, gets underway next week at the China International Aviation Exhibition Center in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. Attracting approximately 650 exhibitors from 39 countries, it is the only airshow endorsed by the Chinese central government. It’s estimated 33,800 visitors will attend over the six-day period from November 1-6. The exhibition will feature static displays, trade discussions, and a flying display.

Here is what you need to know if you’re attending this year’s event.

Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (formerly Zhuhai Sanzao Airport)  

• IATA: ZUH
• ICAO: ZGSD
• Latitude/ longitude: N22.00.05 E113.22.7
• Elevation: 20 ft
• Magnetic variation: 02°W
• Fuel types: JET A-1/AVGAS
• Time zone: UTC +8

Operational Information

• This is not an airport of entry
• Private Flights require overflight and landing permits
• Allow at least three working days for permit approval for private flights
• This airport is not open to international non-scheduled flights
• ZGSD has a temporary CIQ but only for aircraft participating in the airshow (in the static display or flying show)
• Private jets operating to ZGSD who are not participating are not allowed to arrive or depart internationally at any international airport along their route
• There are no parking restrictions at the airport
• There are no significant NOTAMs
• No visa upon arrival is available
• All passengers need a valid visa if required for their nationality

Accommodation

• Zhuhai Sunshine Airport Hotel
• Conrad Macao Cotai Central
• Pousada Marina Infante
• Hanting Hotel Zhuhai Jinwan Airport

Transport

• Buses and taxis are available
• There are no trains operating from the airport
• Rental car service is available, visit www.zhuche.com or 1hai.cn

For more details on Airshow China, visit airshow.com.cn