Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZBZJ)
Medium airport · Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBZJ |
| IATA | ZQZ |
| Elevation | 2,347 ft (715 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°44'19" E 114°56'0" 40.73866, 114.93340 |
| Location | Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport at a glance
Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport is a medium airport in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China, known to airline systems as ZQZ. The field elevation of 2,347 ft (715 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBZJ 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, 12/30, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBZJ 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 Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yongning Air Base | CN-0022 | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Beijing Shahezhen Air Base | CN-0006 | 135 km (73 NM) |
| [Duplicate] Beijing Xijiao Airport | ZBXJ | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Beijing Xijiao Airport | ZBBB | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Datong Yungang International Airport | ZBDT | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,347 ft field elevation of Zhangjiakou Ningyuan 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 Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport is ZBZJ, and its IATA code is ZQZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport above sea level?
Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport sits at an elevation of 2,347 feet (715 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7387, 114.9334 — in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yongning Air Base, about 103 km away.
Does ZBZJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBZJ 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 Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport?
Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.