Medium airport · Korla, China
Korla Licheng Airport
It is 17 kilometers from the city center and serves as a secondary aviation hub in Xinjiang. Its IATA code is KRL. Its ICAO code is ZWKL. It has 1 runway, longest 9,121 ft. Elevation 3,041 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Korla, China |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KRL |
| ICAO code | ZWKL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,121 ft |
| Elevation | 3,041 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 41.6150° N, 86.1408° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Korla Licheng Airport is known for
It is 17 kilometers from the city center and serves as a secondary aviation hub in Xinjiang.
History
The airport is located on the Airport Expressway in Korla City, was initially built in 1967 as a military airport and opened to civil aviation operations in 1971.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Korla Licheng Airport?
It is 17 kilometers from the city center and serves as a secondary aviation hub in Xinjiang.
What is the airport code for Korla Licheng Airport?
Korla Licheng Airport — its IATA code is KRL and its ICAO code is ZWKL.
Where is Korla Licheng Airport located?
Korla Licheng Airport serves Korla, China. Its coordinates are 41.6150° N, 86.1408° E.
What is the history of Korla Licheng Airport?
The airport is located on the Airport Expressway in Korla City, was initially built in 1967 as a military airport and opened to civil aviation operations in 1971.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#31771
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korla_Licheng_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.