Yulin Yuyang Airport (ZLYL)
Medium airport · Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Yulin Yuyang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLYL |
| IATA | UYN |
| Elevation | 3,891 ft (1186 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°21'35" E 109°35'27" 38.35971, 109.59093 |
| Location | Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yulin Yuyang Airport at a glance
Yulin Yuyang Airport is a medium airport in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China, known to airline systems as UYN. The field elevation of 3,891 ft (1186 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLYL 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, 16/34, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLYL 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 Yulin Yuyang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport | ZBDS | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Lüliang Dawu Airport | ZBLL | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Yan'an Nanniwan Airport | ZLYA | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Wenshui Air Base | CN-0020 | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Baotou Donghe International Airport | ZBOW | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yulin Yuyang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,891 ft field elevation of Yulin Yuyang 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 Yulin Yuyang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yulin Yuyang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yulin Yuyang Airport is ZLYL, and its IATA code is UYN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yulin Yuyang Airport above sea level?
Yulin Yuyang Airport sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet (1186 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yulin Yuyang Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.3597, 109.5909 — in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport, about 128 km away.
Does ZLYL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLYL 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 Yulin Yuyang Airport?
Yulin Yuyang Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.