Xinyang Minggang Airport (ZHXY)
Medium airport · Xinyang, Henan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Xinyang Minggang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZHXY |
| IATA | XAI |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°32'27" E 114°4'45" 32.54082, 114.07914 |
| Location | Xinyang, Henan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Xinyang Minggang Airport at a glance
Xinyang Minggang Airport is a medium airport in Xinyang, Henan Province, China, known to airline systems as XAI. The field elevation of 312 ft (95 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZHXY 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, 07/25, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZHXY 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 Xinyang Minggang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fuyang Xiguan Airport | ZSFY | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Luyang Air Base | CN-0097 | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Xiangyang Liuji Airport | ZHXF | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Xiaogan Air Base | CN-0085 | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Wuhan Tianhe International Airport | ZHHH | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Xinyang Minggang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 312 ft field elevation of Xinyang Minggang 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 Xinyang Minggang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Xinyang Minggang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Xinyang Minggang Airport is ZHXY, and its IATA code is XAI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Xinyang Minggang Airport above sea level?
Xinyang Minggang Airport sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Xinyang Minggang Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.5408, 114.0791 — in Xinyang, Henan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fuyang Xiguan Airport, about 159 km away.
Does ZHXY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZHXY 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 Xinyang Minggang Airport?
Xinyang Minggang Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.