Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (ZGGG)
Guangzhou, China · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
ZGGG
IATA
CAN
City
Guangzhou
Country
China
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
49 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
23.3924, 113.2988
Overview
Southern China hub and China Southern Airlines base. Pearl River Delta mega-airport with tropical weather.
Current Weather at ZGGG
Pilots flying into or out of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR ZGGG 011830Z 32006MPS 9999 -SHRA BKN033 24/22 Q1001 NOSIGWind 320° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 32
Current TAF
TAF ZGGG 011502Z 0118/0224 35006MPS 8000 BKN033 TX32/0207Z TN25/0122Z TN26/0222Z TEMPO 0118/0121 SHRA FEW026CB BKN033Read any ZGGG METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for ZGGG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for ZGGG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Guangzhou. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like ZGGG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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