Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (ZWWW)
Urumqi, China · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
ZWWW
IATA
URC
City
Urumqi
Country
China
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
2,125 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
43.9071, 87.4742
Overview
Northwest China gateway at elevation. Continental climate with extreme temperature variations.
Current Weather at ZWWW
Pilots flying into or out of Urumqi Diwopu 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 ZWWW 030900Z 35005MPS 330V030 CAVOK 34/08 Q1007 NOSIGWind 350° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 35
Current TAF
TAF ZWWW 030304Z 0306/0412 36004G09MPS 9999 FEW040CB TX34/0309Z TX30/0409Z TN25/0323Z BECMG 0314/0315 18004MPS CAVOK BECMG 0402/0403 36004MPS BECMG 0406/0407 30005G10MPS 9999 FEW040CBDecode METAR for ZWWW
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for ZWWW. 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 ZWWW. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Urumqi. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Urumqi Diwopu 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like ZWWW 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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