Jiayuguan International Airport (ZLJQ)
Large airport · Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Jiayuguan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLJQ |
| IATA | JGN |
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1558 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°51'33" E 98°20'22" 39.85905, 98.33934 |
| Location | Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 131 ft | paved | No |
Jiayuguan International Airport at a glance
Jiayuguan International Airport is a large airport in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China, known to airline systems as JGN. The field elevation of 5,112 ft (1558 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLJQ 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 9,843 ft (3000 m) of paved surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLJQ 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 Jiayuguan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qingshui Air Base | CN-0127 | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Dingxin-Shuangchengzi Air Base | CN-0190 | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Zhangye Ganzhou Airport | ZLZY | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Dunhuang Mogao International Airport | ZLDH | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Haixi Delingha Airport | ZLDL | 318 km (172 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jiayuguan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,112 ft field elevation of Jiayuguan 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 Jiayuguan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jiayuguan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jiayuguan International Airport is ZLJQ, and its IATA code is JGN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jiayuguan International Airport above sea level?
Jiayuguan International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet (1558 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jiayuguan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.8591, 98.3393 — in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qingshui Air Base, about 58 km away.
Does ZLJQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLJQ 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 Jiayuguan International Airport?
Jiayuguan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a paved surface.