AIRPORT

CGO

WORLD RANK

#100

Zhengzhou

ZHCC

358

Flights/Day

03:20

Local Time

Shanghai

Timezone

495ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

ZHCC

VFR

25°C

Clear • 4kt • 1008.00"

Observed: 18:00 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

02:00

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 02:00 local time

About Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou's central location brings continental weather. Summer thunderstorms and winter cold fronts.

Is Zhengzhou Airport turbulent?

Zhengzhou sits in central China on the North China Plain. Summer brings monsoon thunderstorms while winter can see fog and haze. The flat terrain means no mountain turbulence, but convective activity during summer causes delays. July 2021 saw catastrophic flooding in Zhengzhou from extreme rainfall.

Located on the North China Plain
July 2021 flooding demonstrated extreme rainfall potential
Major cargo hub for central China

What weather affects Zhengzhou flights?

Summer monsoon brings heavy thunderstorms and occasional extreme rainfall events. Winter fog and haze can reduce visibility. Spring dust storms occasionally affect the region when Gobi winds reach central China. The flat terrain makes conditions predictable but doesn't shield from regional weather systems.

When is the best time to fly from Zhengzhou?

Autumn (September-October) offers the clearest conditions. Spring can bring dust. Summer monsoon (June-August) brings the heaviest weather. Winter fog affects some days but rarely causes major delays. Zhengzhou handles its continental climate efficiently.

Is turbulence at Zhengzhou dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Zhengzhou?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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