Luoyang Beijiao Airport (ZHLY)
Large airport · Luoyang (Laocheng), Henan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Luoyang Beijiao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZHLY |
| IATA | LYA |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°44'28" E 112°23'17" 34.74110, 112.38800 |
| Location | Luoyang (Laocheng), Henan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Luoyang Beijiao Airport at a glance
Luoyang Beijiao Airport is a large airport in Luoyang (Laocheng), Henan Province, China, known to airline systems as LYA. The field elevation of 840 ft (256 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZHLY 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, 08/26, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZHLY 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 Luoyang Beijiao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou Air Base | CN-0076 | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Luyang Air Base | CN-0097 | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport | ZBYC | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport | ZHCC | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Linfen Yaodu Airport | ZBLF | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Luoyang Beijiao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 840 ft field elevation of Luoyang Beijiao 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 Luoyang Beijiao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Luoyang Beijiao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Luoyang Beijiao Airport is ZHLY, and its IATA code is LYA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Luoyang Beijiao Airport above sea level?
Luoyang Beijiao Airport sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Luoyang Beijiao Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.7411, 112.3880 — in Luoyang (Laocheng), Henan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zhengzhou Air Base, about 123 km away.
Does ZHLY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZHLY 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 Luoyang Beijiao Airport?
Luoyang Beijiao Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.