Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (ZGHC)
Medium airport · Hechi (Jinchengjiang), Guangxi Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGHC |
| IATA | HCJ |
| Elevation | 2,221 ft (677 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°48'16" E 107°42'39" 24.80434, 107.71082 |
| Location | Hechi (Jinchengjiang), Guangxi Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport at a glance
Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport is a medium airport in Hechi (Jinchengjiang), Guangxi Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as HCJ. The field elevation of 2,221 ft (677 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGHC 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, 14/32, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGHC 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 Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baise (Bose) Bama Airport | ZGBS | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Liuzhou Bailian Airport / Bailian Air Base | ZGZH | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | ZUGY | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Liping Airport | ZUNP | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | ZGKL | 239 km (129 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,221 ft field elevation of Hechi Jinchengjiang 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 Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport is ZGHC, and its IATA code is HCJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport above sea level?
Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet (677 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.8043, 107.7108 — in Hechi (Jinchengjiang), Guangxi Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baise (Bose) Bama Airport, about 143 km away.
Does ZGHC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGHC 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 Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport?
Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a CON surface.