Shennongjia
Shennongjia Hongping Airport is a medium airport serving the Shennongjia area of Hongping in China. Identified by IATA code HPG and ICAO code ZHSN, it acts as an air gateway to one of central China’s most distinctive mountain regions. Its setting is especially notable: the airport sits at an elevation of 8,365 feet (2,550 m), making altitude an important part of the travel experience and giving arrivals a clear sense that they are entering high, rugged country rather than a lowland city hub.
About Shennongjia
Shennongjia Hongping Airport is a medium airport serving the Shennongjia area of Hongping in China. Identified by IATA code HPG and ICAO code ZHSN, it acts as an air gateway to one of central China’s most distinctive mountain regions. Its setting is especially notable: the airport sits at an elevation of 8,365 feet (2,550 m), making altitude an important part of the travel experience and giving arrivals a clear sense that they are entering high, rugged country rather than a lowland city hub.
Overview
Shennongjia Hongping Airport is a medium airport serving the Shennongjia area of Hongping in China. Identified by IATA code HPG and ICAO code ZHSN, it acts as an air gateway to one of central China’s most distinctive mountain regions. Its setting is especially notable: the airport sits at an elevation of 8,365 feet (2,550 m), making altitude an important part of the travel experience and giving arrivals a clear sense that they are entering high, rugged country rather than a lowland city hub.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Shennongjia Hongping Airport
- Location served: Shennongjia (Hongping), China
- Airport type: medium airport
- Codes: HPG (IATA), ZHSN (ICAO)
- Runway: 17/35, 9,186 ft long, with lighting
- Time zone: Asia/Shanghai
What travellers should know
For visitors, the airport’s high-altitude location matters in practical ways. Weather can feel cooler and more changeable than in lower-elevation destinations, so layered clothing is a sensible choice even outside winter. The lighted 17/35 runway supports operations in varied conditions, but mountain geography can still make journeys feel more remote and weather-sensitive than travel through major metropolitan airports. Plan a little extra time, check local conditions before heading out, and keep in mind that HPG is best approached as a convenient entry point to the wider Shennongjia landscape rather than as a large full-service aviation hub.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Shennongjia — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Shennongjia is located in Shennongjia, China (Asia), at coordinates 31.630°, 110.340°.
- Its IATA code is HPG and its ICAO code is ZHSN.
- Shennongjia serves Shennongjia, China. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Shennongjia operates on Asia/Shanghai local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Shennongjia sits at latitude 31.630° and longitude 110.340°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HPG. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HPG is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HPG on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Shennongjia, Hubei, China. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in China. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.