# Korla Licheng Airport (KRL)

> Korla, CN · IATA: KRL · ICAO: ZWKL · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `KRL` |
| ICAO | `ZWKL` |
| City | Korla |
| Country | CN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 927 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 41.61498, 86.14082 |

## Description

Korla fragrant pears – a protected regional specialty – leave Korla Licheng Airport (IATA: KRL) by air each autumn for markets in eastern China. Beyond fruit, the airport moves spare parts and personnel for the Tarim Basin oil and gas fields, handling about 8,250 tonnes of cargo and mail in 2021, with an expansion targeting 13,000 tonnes a year. KRL is classed as a Xinjiang aviation sub-hub and shares its 4D-rated runway with the military. No integrator mainline serves the field, so larger consignments route through Ürümqi (URC), roughly four hours away by expressway. For forwarders, KRL is a working regional cargo point, not an international hub.

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