Sanya Phoenix International Airport (ZJSY)
Large airport · Sanya (Tianya), Hainan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Sanya Phoenix International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZJSY |
| IATA | SYX |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°18'10" E 109°24'43" 18.30290, 109.41200 |
| Location | Sanya (Tianya), Hainan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Sanya Phoenix International Airport at a glance
Sanya Phoenix International Airport is a large airport in Sanya (Tianya), Hainan Province, China, known to airline systems as SYX. The field elevation of 92 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZJSY 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 11,155 ft (3400 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 ZJSY 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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanya Air Base | CN-0290 | 6 km (3 NM) |
| Foluo Northeast Air Base | CN-0057 | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Lingshui Air Base | CN-0072 | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Qionghai Bo'ao Airport | ZJQH | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Jialaishi Air Base | CN-0069 | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sanya Phoenix International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 92 ft field elevation of Sanya Phoenix International 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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sanya Phoenix International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sanya Phoenix International Airport is ZJSY, and its IATA code is SYX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sanya Phoenix International Airport above sea level?
Sanya Phoenix International Airport sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sanya Phoenix International Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.3029, 109.4120 — in Sanya (Tianya), Hainan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sanya Air Base, about 6 km away.
Does ZJSY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZJSY 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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport?
Sanya Phoenix International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a CON surface.