Chenzhou Beihu Airport (ZGCZ)
Medium airport · Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Chenzhou Beihu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGCZ |
| IATA | HCZ |
| Elevation | 1,071 ft (326 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°45'12" E 112°50'43" 25.75342, 112.84540 |
| Location | Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | — | No |
Chenzhou Beihu Airport at a glance
Chenzhou Beihu Airport is a medium airport in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China, known to airline systems as HCZ. The field elevation of 1,071 ft (326 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGCZ 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, 07/25, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGCZ 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 Chenzhou Beihu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leiyang Air Base | CN-0071 | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Shaoguan Danxia Airport | ZGSG | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Yongzhou Lingling Airport | ZGLG | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Xincheng Air Base | CN-0138 | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Shaodong Airport | CN-0396 | 201 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chenzhou Beihu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,071 ft field elevation of Chenzhou Beihu 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 Chenzhou Beihu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chenzhou Beihu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chenzhou Beihu Airport is ZGCZ, and its IATA code is HCZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chenzhou Beihu Airport above sea level?
Chenzhou Beihu Airport sits at an elevation of 1,071 feet (326 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chenzhou Beihu Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.7534, 112.8454 — in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leiyang Air Base, about 93 km away.
Does ZGCZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGCZ 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 Chenzhou Beihu Airport?
Chenzhou Beihu Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).