Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (ZLJC)
Medium airport · Jinchang, Gansu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Jinchang Jinchuan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLJC |
| IATA | JIC |
| Elevation | 4,740 ft (1445 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°32'32" E 102°20'54" 38.54222, 102.34833 |
| Location | Jinchang, Gansu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | — | CON | No |
Jinchang Jinchuan Airport at a glance
Jinchang Jinchuan Airport is a medium airport in Jinchang, Gansu Province, China, known to airline systems as JIC. The field elevation of 4,740 ft (1445 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLJC 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, 13/31, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLJC 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 Jinchang Jinchuan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wuwei Air Base | CN-0136 | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Zhangye Ganzhou Airport | ZLZY | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Xining Caojiabao International Airport | ZLXN | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | ZLLL | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Zhongwei Shapotou Airport | ZLZW | 268 km (145 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jinchang Jinchuan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,740 ft field elevation of Jinchang Jinchuan 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 Jinchang Jinchuan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jinchang Jinchuan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jinchang Jinchuan Airport is ZLJC, and its IATA code is JIC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jinchang Jinchuan Airport above sea level?
Jinchang Jinchuan Airport sits at an elevation of 4,740 feet (1445 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jinchang Jinchuan Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.5422, 102.3483 — in Jinchang, Gansu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wuwei Air Base, about 64 km away.
Does ZLJC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLJC 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 Jinchang Jinchuan Airport?
Jinchang Jinchuan Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.