Yushu Batang Airport (ZLYS)
Medium airport · Yushu (Batang), Qinghai Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Yushu Batang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLYS |
| IATA | YUS |
| Elevation | 12,816 ft (3906 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°50'11" E 97°2'11" 32.83639, 97.03639 |
| Location | Yushu (Batang), Qinghai Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | — | CON | No |
Yushu Batang Airport at a glance
Yushu Batang Airport is a medium airport in Yushu (Batang), Qinghai Province, China, known to airline systems as YUS. The field elevation of 12,816 ft (3906 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLYS 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 12,467 ft (3800 m) of con surface, 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 ZLYS 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 Yushu Batang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qamdo Bangda Airport | ZUBD | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Golog Maqên Airport | ZLGL | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Golmud Airport | ZLGM | 447 km (241 NM) |
| Nyingchi Mainling Airport | ZUNZ | 470 km (254 NM) |
| Haixi Delingha Airport | ZLDL | 477 km (258 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yushu Batang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12,816 ft field elevation of Yushu Batang 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 Yushu Batang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yushu Batang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yushu Batang Airport is ZLYS, and its IATA code is YUS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yushu Batang Airport above sea level?
Yushu Batang Airport sits at an elevation of 12,816 feet (3906 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yushu Batang Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8364, 97.0364 — in Yushu (Batang), Qinghai Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qamdo Bangda Airport, about 254 km away.
Does ZLYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLYS 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 Yushu Batang Airport?
Yushu Batang Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a CON surface.