Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ZSPD)
Shanghai, China · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
ZSPD
IATA
PVG
City
Shanghai
Country
China
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
13 ft
Runways
5 runways
Coordinates
31.1443, 121.8083
Overview
China main international gateway. Five-runway system handling massive cargo and passenger operations.
Current Weather at ZSPD
Pilots flying into or out of Shanghai Pudong 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 ZSPD 030800Z 19003MPS 3500 R17L/P2000N R16R/P2000N R17R/1400U R16L/P2000N BR NSC 27/26 Q1001 NOSIGWind 190° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 19
Current TAF
TAF ZSPD 030304Z 0306/0412 14004MPS 6000 SCT020 TX30/0306Z TX29/0406Z TN23/0321Z TEMPO 0307/0310 TSRA BKN015 FEW030CB BECMG 0312/0314 -SHRA BKN009 TEMPO 0315/0319 2500 TSRA BKN015 SCT030CB BECMG 0321/0322 NSW BKN015 BECMG 0400/0402 29004MPSDecode METAR for ZSPD
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for ZSPD. 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 ZSPD. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Shanghai. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like ZSPD include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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