Shaoyang Wugang Airport (ZGSY)
Medium airport · Shaoyang (Wugang), Hunan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Shaoyang Wugang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGSY |
| IATA | WGN |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°48'22" E 110°38'28" 26.80612, 110.64104 |
| Location | Shaoyang (Wugang), Hunan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | — | No |
Shaoyang Wugang Airport at a glance
Shaoyang Wugang Airport is a medium airport in Shaoyang (Wugang), Hunan Province, China, known to airline systems as WGN. The field elevation of 1,444 ft (440 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGSY 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, 03/21, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGSY 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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yongzhou Lingling Airport | ZGLG | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Shaodong Airport | CN-0396 | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Huaihua Zhijiang Airport | ZGCJ | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Liping Airport | ZUNP | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Tongren Fenghuang Airport | ZUTR | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shaoyang Wugang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,444 ft field elevation of Shaoyang Wugang 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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shaoyang Wugang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shaoyang Wugang Airport is ZGSY, and its IATA code is WGN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shaoyang Wugang Airport above sea level?
Shaoyang Wugang Airport sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shaoyang Wugang Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.8061, 110.6410 — in Shaoyang (Wugang), Hunan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yongzhou Lingling Airport, about 109 km away.
Does ZGSY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGSY 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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport?
Shaoyang Wugang Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).