Dali Fengyi Airport (ZPDL)
Medium airport · Dali (Xiaguan), Yunnan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Dali Fengyi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZPDL |
| IATA | DLU |
| Elevation | 7,050 ft (2149 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°38'58" E 100°19'8" 25.64940, 100.31900 |
| Location | Dali (Xiaguan), Yunnan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Dali Fengyi Airport at a glance
Dali Fengyi Airport is a medium airport in Dali (Xiaguan), Yunnan Province, China, known to airline systems as DLU. The field elevation of 7,050 ft (2149 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZPDL 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, 17/35, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZPDL 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 Dali Fengyi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xiangyun Midu Air Base | CN-0049 | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | ZPLJ | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Baoshan Yunrui Airport | ZPBS | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Yuanmou Air Base | ZPYM | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport | ZUZH | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dali Fengyi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,050 ft field elevation of Dali Fengyi 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 Dali Fengyi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dali Fengyi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dali Fengyi Airport is ZPDL, and its IATA code is DLU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dali Fengyi Airport above sea level?
Dali Fengyi Airport sits at an elevation of 7,050 feet (2149 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dali Fengyi Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.6494, 100.3190 — in Dali (Xiaguan), Yunnan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Xiangyun Midu Air Base, about 48 km away.
Does ZPDL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZPDL 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 Dali Fengyi Airport?
Dali Fengyi Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a Asphalt surface.