Yulin Fumian Airport (ZGYL)
Medium airport · Yulin, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Yulin Fumian Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGYL |
| IATA | YLX |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°25'59" E 110°7'12" 22.43304, 110.12000 |
| Location | Yulin, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Yulin Fumian Airport at a glance
Yulin Fumian Airport is a medium airport in Yulin, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as YLX. The field elevation of 328 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGYL 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 8,530 ft (2600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGYL 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 Yulin Fumian Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guiping Mengxu Air Base | CN-0063 | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Suixi Air Base | CN-0080 | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport | ZGZJ | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Beihai Fucheng Airport | ZGBH | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Wuzhou Xijiang Airport | ZGWZ | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yulin Fumian Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 328 ft field elevation of Yulin Fumian 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 Yulin Fumian Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yulin Fumian Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yulin Fumian Airport is ZGYL, and its IATA code is YLX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yulin Fumian Airport above sea level?
Yulin Fumian Airport sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yulin Fumian Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.4330, 110.1200 — in Yulin, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guiping Mengxu Air Base, about 100 km away.
Does ZGYL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGYL 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 Yulin Fumian Airport?
Yulin Fumian Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CON surface.