Zhongwei Shapotou Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
ZHY
ICAO Code
ZLZW
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport serves Zhongwei (Ningxia) and tourist access to the Shapotou scenic area. It is a regional airport with a single terminal focused on domestic flights and seasonal tourist traffic.

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
Elevation: 1246 m
37.5731, 105.1545

Terminal Guide for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport #

The airport operates from one terminal building where check‑in, security and gates are all in the same structure. Facilities are straightforward with limited retail and food outlets; airlines share counters rather than using separate terminal areas.

Getting to and From Zhongwei Shapotou Airport #

Transport options include taxis, pre‑booked transfers and infrequent shuttle buses; travel time to Zhongwei city centre or the Shapotou area depends on destination but can be 30-90 minutes.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Zhongwei Shapotou Airport #

Expect essential services only: a small café or kiosk, restrooms, seating and a few charging points. Free Wi‑Fi may require Chinese phone verification. Lounges and full luggage services are unlikely-plan accordingly for remote travel.

Tips for Zhongwei Shapotou Airport #

  • At Zhongwei Shapotou Airport check onward transport options ahead of arrival-public services may be limited in frequency.
  • If visiting the Shapotou scenic area, coordinate transfers with your tour operator as direct public connections can be sparse.
  • Carry water and snacks for remote transfers-airport retail selection is limited.

Weather & Climate near Zhongwei Shapotou Airport #

Climate

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain.

60 Good

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-14°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -10°C. Almost no rain.

61 Good

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-10°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3° 11°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
19°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 54 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

81 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
17°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.

63 Good

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-11°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight