Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (ZPLJ)
Large airport · Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZPLJ |
| IATA | LJG |
| Elevation | 7,359 ft (2243 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°40'39" E 100°14'42" 26.67748, 100.24494 |
| Location | Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport at a glance
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is a large airport in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China, known to airline systems as LJG. The field elevation of 7,359 ft (2243 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZPLJ 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, 02/20, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZPLJ 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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ninglang Luguhu Airport | ZPNL | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Dali Fengyi Airport | ZPDL | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Diqing Shangri-La Airport | ZPDQ | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Xiangyun Midu Air Base | CN-0049 | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport | ZUZH | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,359 ft field elevation of Lijiang Sanyi International 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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lijiang Sanyi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is ZPLJ, and its IATA code is LJG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lijiang Sanyi International Airport above sea level?
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport sits at an elevation of 7,359 feet (2243 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lijiang Sanyi International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.6775, 100.2449 — in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ninglang Luguhu Airport, about 109 km away.
Does ZPLJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZPLJ 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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport?
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASPH surface.