Tianshui Maijishan Airport (ZLTS)
Medium airport · Tianshui (Maiji), Gansu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Tianshui Maijishan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLTS |
| IATA | THQ |
| Elevation | 3,590 ft (1094 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°33'36" E 105°51'37" 34.56010, 105.86034 |
| Location | Tianshui (Maiji), Gansu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | — | No |
Tianshui Maijishan Airport at a glance
Tianshui Maijishan Airport is a medium airport in Tianshui (Maiji), Gansu Province, China, known to airline systems as THQ. The field elevation of 3,590 ft (1094 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLTS 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, 10/28, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLTS 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longnan Chengzhou Airport | ZLLN | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Baoji Air Base | CN-0114 | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Guyuan Liupanshan Airport | ZLGY | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Hanzhong Chenggu Airport | ZLHZ | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Lintao Air Base | CN-0125 | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tianshui Maijishan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,590 ft field elevation of Tianshui Maijishan 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tianshui Maijishan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tianshui Maijishan Airport is ZLTS, and its IATA code is THQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tianshui Maijishan Airport above sea level?
Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits at an elevation of 3,590 feet (1094 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tianshui Maijishan Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.5601, 105.8603 — in Tianshui (Maiji), Gansu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Longnan Chengzhou Airport, about 86 km away.
Does ZLTS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLTS 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport?
Tianshui Maijishan Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m).