Yueyang Sanhe Airport (ZGYY)
Medium airport · Yueyang (Yueyanglou), Hunan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Yueyang Sanhe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGYY |
| IATA | YYA |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°18'42" E 113°16'54" 29.31170, 113.28157 |
| Location | Yueyang (Yueyanglou), Hunan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | — | No |
Yueyang Sanhe Airport at a glance
Yueyang Sanhe Airport is a medium airport in Yueyang (Yueyanglou), Hunan Province, China, known to airline systems as YYA. The field elevation of 230 ft (70 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGYY 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, 18/36, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGYY 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 Yueyang Sanhe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changsha Huanghua International Airport | ZGHA | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Wuhan Hannan Municipal Airport | CN-0178 | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Shanpo Air Base | CN-0345 | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Jingzhou Shashi Airport | ZHJZ | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Changsha Datuopu Airport / Changsha Air Base | ZGCS | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yueyang Sanhe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 230 ft field elevation of Yueyang Sanhe 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 Yueyang Sanhe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yueyang Sanhe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yueyang Sanhe Airport is ZGYY, and its IATA code is YYA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yueyang Sanhe Airport above sea level?
Yueyang Sanhe Airport sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yueyang Sanhe Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.3117, 113.2816 — in Yueyang (Yueyanglou), Hunan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Changsha Huanghua International Airport, about 125 km away.
Does ZGYY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGYY 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 Yueyang Sanhe Airport?
Yueyang Sanhe Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).