Qionghai Bo'ao Airport (ZJQH)
Medium airport · Qionghai (Basuo), Hainan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Qionghai Bo'ao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZJQH |
| IATA | BAR |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°8'27" E 110°27'10" 19.14095, 110.45277 |
| Location | Qionghai (Basuo), Hainan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Qionghai Bo'ao Airport at a glance
Qionghai Bo'ao Airport is a medium airport in Qionghai (Basuo), Hainan Province, China, known to airline systems as BAR. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZJQH 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, 15/33, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZJQH 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 Qionghai Bo'ao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lingshui Air Base | CN-0072 | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Haikou Meilan International Airport | ZJHK | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Jialaishi Air Base | CN-0069 | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Sanya Air Base | CN-0290 | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Sanya Phoenix International Airport | ZJSY | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qionghai Bo'ao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Qionghai Bo'ao 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 Qionghai Bo'ao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qionghai Bo'ao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qionghai Bo'ao Airport is ZJQH, and its IATA code is BAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qionghai Bo'ao Airport above sea level?
Qionghai Bo'ao Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qionghai Bo'ao Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.1410, 110.4528 — in Qionghai (Basuo), Hainan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lingshui Air Base, about 87 km away.
Does ZJQH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZJQH 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 Qionghai Bo'ao Airport?
Qionghai Bo'ao Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CON surface.