Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (ZLGY)
Medium airport · Guyuan (Yuanzhou), Ningxia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Guyuan Liupanshan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLGY |
| IATA | GYU |
| Elevation | 5,727 ft (1746 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°4'44" E 106°13'1" 36.07889, 106.21694 |
| Location | Guyuan (Yuanzhou), Ningxia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | — | No |
Guyuan Liupanshan Airport at a glance
Guyuan Liupanshan Airport is a medium airport in Guyuan (Yuanzhou), Ningxia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as GYU. The field elevation of 5,727 ft (1746 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLGY 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, 18/36, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLGY 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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qingyang Xifeng Airport | ZLQY | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Tianshui Maijishan Airport | ZLTS | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Lanzhou Air Base | CN-0123 | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Zhongwei Shapotou Airport | ZLZW | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Baoji Air Base | CN-0114 | 206 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,727 ft field elevation of Guyuan Liupanshan 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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Guyuan Liupanshan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Guyuan Liupanshan Airport is ZLGY, and its IATA code is GYU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Guyuan Liupanshan Airport above sea level?
Guyuan Liupanshan Airport sits at an elevation of 5,727 feet (1746 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guyuan Liupanshan Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.0789, 106.2169 — in Guyuan (Yuanzhou), Ningxia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qingyang Xifeng Airport, about 128 km away.
Does ZLGY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLGY 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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport?
Guyuan Liupanshan Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m).