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ZSSS/SHA METAR & TAF Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Shanghai (Minhang), Shanghai MunicipalityElevation 10 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR10 min old
Ceiling 2,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
010@14
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
226 ft
+216 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0130Z (9:30 AM local) · 10 min old

ZSSS is currently MVFR. Winds are from the north at 14 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,000 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2000 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
10° at 14 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
20°C / 14°C
68°F / 57°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.30 inHg
1026.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2000 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2109Z (5:09 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (2:00 PM local)

ZSSS forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 22°C expected at 0600Z on day 27.
  • Maximum temperature 22°C expected at 0600Z on day 28.
  • Minimum temperature 15°C expected at 2100Z on day 27.
MVFR
0000Z8:00 AM0600Z2:00 PM1200Z8:00 PM1800Z2:00 AM0000Z8:00 AM0600Z2:00 PM

Codes in this report: SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 10° at 14 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW18L36R18R36L 10°10°14 kt10°10° 1410°
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105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
010° at 14 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 36R14 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
36R
HEAD
14 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
BEST
36L
HEAD
14 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
18L
HEAD
14 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
18R
HEAD
14 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

18L/36R
Dimensions
11,154 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
18R/36L
Dimensions
10,826 x 197 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
226 ft
Pressure altitude
-370 ft
Field elevation
10 ft MSL
Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Dewpoint
14°C (57°F)
Altimeter
30.30 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0911Z 5:11 PM
Sunrise
2206Z 6:06 AM
Loggable night
0935Z (5:35 PM local) → 2141Z (5:41 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0911Z (5:11 PM local) → 2206Z (6:06 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1011Z (6:11 PM local) → 2106Z (5:06 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is in Shanghai (Minhang), Shanghai Municipality. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAZSSS / SHA
RegionShanghai Municipality
CountryChina
Coordinates31.1981, 121.3343
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.75
SHANGHAI APP SCTR 2
APP
120.3
SHANGHAI APP SCTR 1
APP
121.3
SHANGHAI APP SCTR 3
APP
123.8
SHANGHAI APP SCTR 4
APP
132.25
ATIS
ATIS
121.75
DELIVERY
CLD
121.6
GND
GND
118.1
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

ZSPD Shanghai Pudong International Airport
24 NM E
VFR
ZSHC Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
74 NM SW
MVFR
ZSNB Ningbo Lishe International Airport
83 NM S
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗ZSSS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ZSSS have a METAR?
Yes. ZSSS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ZSSS have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for ZSSS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at ZSSS?
ZSSS sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ZSSS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.