Linyi Qiyang Airport (ZSLY)
Medium airport · Linyi (Hedong), Shandong Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Linyi Qiyang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSLY |
| IATA | LYI |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°3'11" E 118°24'43" 35.05292, 118.41183 |
| Location | Linyi (Hedong), Shandong Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,498 ft (3200 m) | 196 ft | paved | Yes |
Linyi Qiyang Airport at a glance
Linyi Qiyang Airport is a medium airport in Linyi (Hedong), Shandong Province, China, known to airline systems as LYI. The field elevation of 177 ft (54 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSLY 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 10,498 ft (3200 m) of paved 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 ZSLY 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 Linyi Qiyang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rizhao Shanzihe Airport | ZSRZ | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport | ZSLG | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Guodu Air Base | CN-0083 | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport | ZSXZ | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Xuzhou Daguozhang Air Base | CN-0106 | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Linyi Qiyang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 177 ft field elevation of Linyi Qiyang 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 Linyi Qiyang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Linyi Qiyang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Linyi Qiyang Airport is ZSLY, and its IATA code is LYI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Linyi Qiyang Airport above sea level?
Linyi Qiyang Airport sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Linyi Qiyang Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.0529, 118.4118 — in Linyi (Hedong), Shandong Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rizhao Shanzihe Airport, about 92 km away.
Does ZSLY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSLY 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 Linyi Qiyang Airport?
Linyi Qiyang Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 10,498 ft (3200 m) with a paved surface.