Runway 29H at ZGNT
Runway 29H/11H at Shenzhen Nantou Heliport (ZGNT) in Nanshan, Shenzhen is a 2,150 ft, unlit, asphalt runway oriented 288°/108°. SkyMeter has observed 67 landings and 1 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 1.6°, touchdowns averaging 3,483 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 160 kt, a 9.5 kt average crosswind component, a 3.3 kt average tailwind.
Runway 29H/11H at Shenzhen Nantou Heliport (ZGNT) in Nanshan, Shenzhen is a 2,150 ft, unlit, asphalt runway oriented 288°/108°. SkyMeter has observed 67 landings and 1 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 1.6°, touchdowns averaging 3,483 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 160 kt, a 9.5 kt average crosswind component, a 3.3 kt average tailwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
67 landings observed on Runway 29H in the last 30 days, alongside 1 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 04:00 with 18 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 3,483 ft from the threshold on Runway 29H.
Moderate Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 9.5 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 29H alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 1.6° on Runway 29H, shallower than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 29H over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 29H grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 29H benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.
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