Yichang Sanxia Airport (ZHYC)
Medium airport · Yichang (Xiaoting), Hubei Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Yichang Sanxia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZHYC |
| IATA | YIH |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°33'15" E 111°28'57" 30.55413, 111.48256 |
| Location | Yichang (Xiaoting), Hubei Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | CONC | Yes |
Yichang Sanxia Airport at a glance
Yichang Sanxia Airport is a medium airport in Yichang (Xiaoting), Hubei Province, China, known to airline systems as YIH. The field elevation of 673 ft (205 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZHYC 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, 14/32, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZHYC 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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dangyang Air Base | CN-0056 | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Jingzhou Shashi Airport | ZHJZ | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Shennongjia Hongping Airport | ZHSN | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Changde Taohuayuan Airport | ZGCD | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport | ZGDY | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yichang Sanxia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 673 ft field elevation of Yichang Sanxia 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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yichang Sanxia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yichang Sanxia Airport is ZHYC, and its IATA code is YIH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yichang Sanxia Airport above sea level?
Yichang Sanxia Airport sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yichang Sanxia Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.5541, 111.4826 — in Yichang (Xiaoting), Hubei Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dangyang Air Base, about 41 km away.
Does ZHYC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZHYC 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 Yichang Sanxia Airport?
Yichang Sanxia Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CONC surface.