Huaihua Zhijiang Airport (ZGCJ)
Medium airport · Huaihua, Hunan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Huaihua Zhijiang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGCJ |
| IATA | HJJ |
| Elevation | 882 ft (269 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°26'35" E 109°42'17" 27.44309, 109.70467 |
| Location | Huaihua, Hunan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | — | — | No |
Huaihua Zhijiang Airport at a glance
Huaihua Zhijiang Airport is a medium airport in Huaihua, Hunan Province, China, known to airline systems as HJJ. The field elevation of 882 ft (269 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGCJ 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, 04/22, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGCJ 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 Huaihua Zhijiang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tongren Fenghuang Airport | ZUTR | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Shaoyang Wugang Airport | ZGSY | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Liping Airport | ZUNP | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Tongren Dejiang Airport (Under Construction) | ZUDJ | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Kaili Huangping Airport | ZUKJ | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Huaihua Zhijiang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 882 ft field elevation of Huaihua Zhijiang 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 Huaihua Zhijiang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Huaihua Zhijiang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Huaihua Zhijiang Airport is ZGCJ, and its IATA code is HJJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Huaihua Zhijiang Airport above sea level?
Huaihua Zhijiang Airport sits at an elevation of 882 feet (269 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Huaihua Zhijiang Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.4431, 109.7047 — in Huaihua, Hunan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tongren Fenghuang Airport, about 63 km away.
Does ZGCJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGCJ 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 Huaihua Zhijiang Airport?
Huaihua Zhijiang Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m).