Lincang Boshang Airport (ZPLC)
Medium airport · Lincang, Yunnan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Lincang Boshang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZPLC |
| IATA | LNJ |
| Elevation | 6,230 ft (1899 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°44'17" E 100°1'30" 23.73810, 100.02500 |
| Location | Lincang, Yunnan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | — | — | No |
Lincang Boshang Airport at a glance
Lincang Boshang Airport is a medium airport in Lincang, Yunnan Province, China, known to airline systems as LNJ. The field elevation of 6,230 ft (1899 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZPLC 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 7,874 ft (2400 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZPLC 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 Lincang Boshang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cangyuan Washan Airport | ZPCW | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Lancang Jingmai Airport | ZPJM | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Dehong Mangshi International Airport | ZPMS | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Baoshan Yunrui Airport | ZPBS | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Xiangyun Midu Air Base | CN-0049 | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lincang Boshang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,230 ft field elevation of Lincang Boshang 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 Lincang Boshang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lincang Boshang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lincang Boshang Airport is ZPLC, and its IATA code is LNJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lincang Boshang Airport above sea level?
Lincang Boshang Airport sits at an elevation of 6,230 feet (1899 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lincang Boshang Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.7381, 100.0250 — in Lincang, Yunnan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cangyuan Washan Airport, about 84 km away.
Does ZPLC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZPLC 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 Lincang Boshang Airport?
Lincang Boshang Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m).