Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (ZSQZ)
Large airport · Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSQZ |
| IATA | JJN |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°47'45" E 118°35'19" 24.79585, 118.58860 |
| Location | Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport at a glance
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport is a large airport in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China, known to airline systems as JJN. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSQZ 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, 03/21, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSQZ 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 Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huian Air Base | CN-0152 | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Kinmen Airport | RCBS | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | ZSAM | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Longtian Air Base | CN-0158 | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Fuzhou Air Base | CN-0149 | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Quanzhou Jinjiang 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 Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport is ZSQZ, and its IATA code is JJN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport above sea level?
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.7959, 118.5886 — in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Huian Air Base, about 34 km away.
Does ZSQZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSQZ 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 Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport?
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.