Linfen Yaodu Airport (ZBLF)
Medium airport · Linfen (Yaodu), Shanxi Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Linfen Yaodu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBLF |
| IATA | LFQ |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°7'57" E 111°38'28" 36.13263, 111.64124 |
| Location | Linfen (Yaodu), Shanxi Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Linfen Yaodu Airport at a glance
Linfen Yaodu Airport is a medium airport in Linfen (Yaodu), Shanxi Province, China, known to airline systems as LFQ. The field elevation of 1,483 ft (452 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBLF 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, 17/35, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBLF 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 Linfen Yaodu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport | ZBYC | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Hancheng Heyang Airport | CN-0501 | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Wenshui Air Base | CN-0020 | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Luoyang Beijiao Airport | ZHLY | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Lüliang Dawu Airport | ZBLL | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Linfen Yaodu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,483 ft field elevation of Linfen Yaodu 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 Linfen Yaodu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Linfen Yaodu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Linfen Yaodu Airport is ZBLF, and its IATA code is LFQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Linfen Yaodu Airport above sea level?
Linfen Yaodu Airport sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet (452 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Linfen Yaodu Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.1326, 111.6412 — in Linfen (Yaodu), Shanxi Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport, about 125 km away.
Does ZBLF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBLF 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 Linfen Yaodu Airport?
Linfen Yaodu Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a Asphalt surface.