Yiwu Airport (ZSYW)
Large airport · Yiwu/Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Yiwu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSYW |
| IATA | YIW |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°20'32" E 120°1'52" 29.34210, 120.03116 |
| Location | Yiwu/Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yiwu Airport at a glance
Yiwu Airport is a large airport in Yiwu/Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China, known to airline systems as YIW. The field elevation of 262 ft (80 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSYW 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 asp 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 ZSYW 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 Yiwu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiande Qiandaohu General Airport | CN-0253 | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | ZSHC | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Hangzhou Jianqiao Airport | CN-0153 | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Quzhou Airport | ZSJU | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Ningbo Lishe International Airport | ZSNB | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yiwu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 262 ft field elevation of Yiwu 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 Yiwu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yiwu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yiwu Airport is ZSYW, and its IATA code is YIW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yiwu Airport above sea level?
Yiwu Airport sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yiwu Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.3421, 120.0312 — in Yiwu/Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jiande Qiandaohu General Airport, about 82 km away.
Does ZSYW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSYW 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 Yiwu Airport?
Yiwu Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.