Jinggangshan Airport (ZSGS)
Medium airport · Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Jinggangshan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSGS |
| IATA | JGS |
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°51'25" E 114°44'13" 26.85690, 114.73700 |
| Location | Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | Concrete | Yes |
Jinggangshan Airport at a glance
Jinggangshan Airport is a medium airport in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, China, known to airline systems as JGS. The field elevation of 281 ft (86 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSGS 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, 08/26, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSGS 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 Jinggangshan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yichun Mingyueshan Airport | ZSYC | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Xincheng Air Base | CN-0138 | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Zhangshu Air Base | CN-0182 | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Leiyang Air Base | CN-0071 | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Nanchang Xiangtang Air Base | CN-0163 | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jinggangshan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 281 ft field elevation of Jinggangshan 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 Jinggangshan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jinggangshan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jinggangshan Airport is ZSGS, and its IATA code is JGS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jinggangshan Airport above sea level?
Jinggangshan Airport sits at an elevation of 281 feet (86 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jinggangshan Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.8569, 114.7370 — in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yichun Mingyueshan Airport, about 113 km away.
Does ZSGS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSGS 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 Jinggangshan Airport?
Jinggangshan Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a Concrete surface.