Chifeng Yulong Airport (ZBCF)
Medium airport · Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Chifeng Yulong Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBCF |
| IATA | CIF |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°9'35" E 118°50'27" 42.15972, 118.84097 |
| Location | Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,774 ft (1760 m) | — | — | No |
Chifeng Yulong Airport at a glance
Chifeng Yulong Airport is a medium airport in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as CIF. The field elevation of 2,018 ft (615 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBCF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,774 ft (1760 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBCF 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 Chifeng Yulong Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chengde Puning Airport | ZBCD | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Pingquan Air Base | CN-0201 | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Chaoyang Airport | ZYCY | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Fengning Air Base | CN-0013 | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Fuxin Air Base | CN-0191 | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chifeng Yulong Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,018 ft field elevation of Chifeng Yulong Airport 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 Chifeng Yulong Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chifeng Yulong Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chifeng Yulong Airport is ZBCF, and its IATA code is CIF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chifeng Yulong Airport above sea level?
Chifeng Yulong Airport sits at an elevation of 2,018 feet (615 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chifeng Yulong Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.1597, 118.8410 — in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chengde Puning Airport, about 132 km away.
Does ZBCF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBCF 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 Chifeng Yulong Airport?
Chifeng Yulong Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,774 ft (1760 m).