Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (ZLZY)
Medium airport · Zhangye (Ganzhou), Gansu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Zhangye Ganzhou Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLZY |
| IATA | YZY |
| Elevation | 5,280 ft (1609 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°48'7" E 100°40'30" 38.80190, 100.67500 |
| Location | Zhangye (Ganzhou), Gansu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | — | — | No |
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport at a glance
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport is a medium airport in Zhangye (Ganzhou), Gansu Province, China, known to airline systems as YZY. The field elevation of 5,280 ft (1609 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLZY 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, 11/29, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLZY 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 Zhangye Ganzhou Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jinchang Jinchuan Airport | ZLJC | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Qingshui Air Base | CN-0127 | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Wuwei Air Base | CN-0136 | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Dingxin-Shuangchengzi Air Base | CN-0190 | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Jiayuguan International Airport | ZLJQ | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zhangye Ganzhou Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,280 ft field elevation of Zhangye Ganzhou 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 Zhangye Ganzhou Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zhangye Ganzhou Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zhangye Ganzhou Airport is ZLZY, and its IATA code is YZY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zhangye Ganzhou Airport above sea level?
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport sits at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1609 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zhangye Ganzhou Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.8019, 100.6750 — in Zhangye (Ganzhou), Gansu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jinchang Jinchuan Airport, about 148 km away.
Does ZLZY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLZY 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 Zhangye Ganzhou Airport?
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m).