AIRPORT

WUH

WORLD RANK

#96

Wuhan

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

ZHHH

439

Flights/Day

05:51

Local Time

Shanghai

Timezone

113ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

ZHHH

IFR

8°C

Overcast • 4kt • 2mi • 1022.00"

Observed: 21:00 UTC

IFR — Instrument Flight Rules: Low ceiling or visibility, delays likely.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

02:00

CLR

06:00 BECMG

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 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

Wuhan's central China location brings typical regional weather. Summer is hot and humid with thunderstorms.

Is Wuhan Airport turbulent?

Wuhan sits in central China where the Yangtze River creates humid conditions. Summer brings intense heat and frequent thunderstorms during the monsoon season. The city is known as one of China's 'furnace cities' with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 35C. Winter fog occasionally affects visibility.

One of China's 'furnace cities' with extreme summer heat
Monsoon season brings frequent thunderstorms
Yangtze River location creates humid conditions

How does Wuhan's climate affect flights?

Summer heat can affect aircraft performance and passenger comfort. Monsoon thunderstorms cause afternoon delays during the wet season. Winter fog in the Yangtze valley occasionally reduces visibility. The airport handles these conditions routinely but delays are more common in summer.

When is the best time to fly from Wuhan?

Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most comfortable conditions. Summer heat and storms (June-August) bring the most delays. Winter is cool with occasional fog. Morning flights avoid afternoon convective activity.

Is turbulence at Wuhan 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 Wuhan?

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

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 21

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
CZ5782 China Southern Airlines	ZUH	06:30 Local	--	Forecast
CZ8270 China Southern Airlines	KWE	06:35 Local	boeing 737-81b	Forecast
MU6352 China Eastern Airlines	TYN	07:00 Local	boeing 737-89p	Forecast
MU2581 China Eastern Airlines	BHY	07:15 Local	boeing 737-89p	Forecast
EU2746 Chengdu Airlines	LXA	07:15 Local	airbus a319-115	Forecast
MU2542 China Eastern Airlines	CAN	07:15 Local	boeing 737-89p	Forecast
MU6352 China Eastern Airlines	TYN	07:30 Local	--	Forecast
MU2537 China Eastern Airlines	ZHA	07:30 Local	--	Forecast
CZ8410 China Southern Airlines	SYX	07:40 Local	--	Forecast
CZ6175 China Southern Airlines	CKG	07:40 Local	comac arj-21-700	Forecast
MU2545 China Eastern Airlines	YNZ	07:40 Local	boeing 737-89p	Forecast
CA8223 Air China	LFQ	07:40 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
CA8223 Air China	LFQ	07:45 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
CZ8555 China Southern Airlines	XIY	07:45 Local	comac arj-21-700	Forecast
CA8219 Air China	XIY	07:45 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
CZ8410 China Southern Airlines	SYX	07:45 Local	airbus a321-253nx	Forecast
CZ8559 China Southern Airlines	HUZ	07:50 Local	--	Forecast
CA8261 Air China	CTU	07:50 Local	airbus a321-213	Forecast
CZ3825 China Southern Airlines	TAO	07:50 Local	comac arj-21-700	Forecast
CZ8781 China Southern Airlines	TSN	07:50 Local	comac arj-21-700	Forecast
CA8201 Air China	PEK	07:50 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast