Wuhai Airport (ZBUH)
Medium airport · Wuhai, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Wuhai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBUH |
| IATA | WUA |
| Elevation | 3,650 ft (1113 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°47'36" E 106°47'57" 39.79340, 106.79930 |
| Location | Wuhai, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | CONC | Yes |
Wuhai Airport at a glance
Wuhai Airport is a medium airport in Wuhai, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as WUA. The field elevation of 3,650 ft (1113 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBUH 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, 01/19, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBUH 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 Wuhai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bayannur Tianjitai Airport | ZBYZ | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport | ZBAL | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Yinchuan Hedong International Airport | ZLIC | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport | ZBDS | 264 km (143 NM) |
| Baotou Donghe International Airport | ZBOW | 285 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wuhai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,650 ft field elevation of Wuhai 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 Wuhai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wuhai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wuhai Airport is ZBUH, and its IATA code is WUA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wuhai Airport above sea level?
Wuhai Airport sits at an elevation of 3,650 feet (1113 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wuhai Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.7934, 106.7993 — in Wuhai, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bayannur Tianjitai Airport, about 149 km away.
Does ZBUH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBUH 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 Wuhai Airport?
Wuhai Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CONC surface.