Longnan Chengzhou Airport (ZLLN)
Medium airport · Longnan (Cheng), Gansu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Longnan Chengzhou Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLLN |
| IATA | LNL |
| Elevation | 3,707 ft (1130 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°47'24" E 105°47'24" 33.78992, 105.79001 |
| Location | Longnan (Cheng), Gansu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Longnan Chengzhou Airport at a glance
Longnan Chengzhou Airport is a medium airport in Longnan (Cheng), Gansu Province, China, known to airline systems as LNL. The field elevation of 3,707 ft (1130 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLLN 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 9,186 ft (2800 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 ZLLN 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 Longnan Chengzhou Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tianshui Maijishan Airport | ZLTS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Hanzhong Chenggu Airport | ZLHZ | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Guangyuan Panlong Airport | ZUGU | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Baoji Air Base | CN-0114 | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport | ZUJZ | 222 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Longnan Chengzhou Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,707 ft field elevation of Longnan Chengzhou 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 Longnan Chengzhou Airport
What is the ICAO code of Longnan Chengzhou Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Longnan Chengzhou Airport is ZLLN, and its IATA code is LNL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Longnan Chengzhou Airport above sea level?
Longnan Chengzhou Airport sits at an elevation of 3,707 feet (1130 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Longnan Chengzhou Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.7899, 105.7900 — in Longnan (Cheng), Gansu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tianshui Maijishan Airport, about 86 km away.
Does ZLLN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLLN 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 Longnan Chengzhou Airport?
Longnan Chengzhou Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CON surface.