Changde Taohuayuan Airport (ZGCD)
Medium airport · Changde (Dingcheng), Hunan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Changde Taohuayuan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGCD |
| IATA | CGD |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°55'8" E 111°38'24" 28.91890, 111.64000 |
| Location | Changde (Dingcheng), Hunan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,366 ft (2550 m) | — | — | Yes |
Changde Taohuayuan Airport at a glance
Changde Taohuayuan Airport is a medium airport in Changde (Dingcheng), Hunan Province, China, known to airline systems as CGD. The field elevation of 128 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGCD 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, 02/20, offers 8,366 ft (2550 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGCD 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 Changde Taohuayuan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport | ZGDY | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Ningxiang Airport | CN-0401 | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Changsha Datuopu Airport / Changsha Air Base | ZGCS | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Yueyang Sanhe Airport | ZGYY | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Jingzhou Shashi Airport | ZHJZ | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Changde Taohuayuan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 128 ft field elevation of Changde Taohuayuan 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 Changde Taohuayuan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Changde Taohuayuan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Changde Taohuayuan Airport is ZGCD, and its IATA code is CGD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Changde Taohuayuan Airport above sea level?
Changde Taohuayuan Airport sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Changde Taohuayuan Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.9189, 111.6400 — in Changde (Dingcheng), Hunan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, about 118 km away.
Does ZGCD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGCD 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 Changde Taohuayuan Airport?
Changde Taohuayuan Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,366 ft (2550 m).