Fuzhou Air Base (CN-0149)
Medium airport · Fuzhou (Cangshan), Fujian Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Fuzhou Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CN-0149 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°0'14" E 119°18'46" 26.00386, 119.31283 |
| Location | Fuzhou (Cangshan), Fujian Province, China |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Fuzhou Air Base at a glance
Fuzhou Air Base is a medium airport in Fuzhou (Cangshan), Fujian Province, China. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CN-0149 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CN-0149 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Fuzhou Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fuzhou Changle International Airport | ZSFZ | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Longtian Air Base | CN-0158 | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Matsu Nangan Airport | RCFG | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Matsu Beigan Airport | RCMT | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Huian Air Base | CN-0152 | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fuzhou Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Fuzhou Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 334 airports and airfields we list for China — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Fuzhou Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Fuzhou Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Fuzhou Air Base is CN-0149, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fuzhou Air Base above sea level?
Fuzhou Air Base sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fuzhou Air Base located?
The airport lies at 26.0039, 119.3128 — in Fuzhou (Cangshan), Fujian Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fuzhou Changle International Airport, about 37 km away.
Does CN-0149 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CN-0149 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Fuzhou Air Base?
Fuzhou Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.