Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (ZUAS)
Medium airport · Anshun (Xixiu), Guizhou Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Anshun Huangguoshu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUAS |
| IATA | AVA |
| Elevation | 4,812 ft (1467 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°15'38" E 105°52'24" 26.26056, 105.87333 |
| Location | Anshun (Xixiu), Guizhou Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | — | — | No |
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport at a glance
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport is a medium airport in Anshun (Xixiu), Guizhou Province, China, known to airline systems as AVA. The field elevation of 4,812 ft (1467 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUAS 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 9,186 ft (2800 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUAS 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 Anshun Huangguoshu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport | ZUPS | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | ZUGY | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Bijie Feixiong Airport | ZUBJ | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport | ZUYI | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Zunyi Maotai Airport | ZUMT | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anshun Huangguoshu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,812 ft field elevation of Anshun Huangguoshu 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 Anshun Huangguoshu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anshun Huangguoshu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anshun Huangguoshu Airport is ZUAS, and its IATA code is AVA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anshun Huangguoshu Airport above sea level?
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport sits at an elevation of 4,812 feet (1467 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anshun Huangguoshu Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.2606, 105.8733 — in Anshun (Xixiu), Guizhou Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport, about 97 km away.
Does ZUAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUAS 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 Anshun Huangguoshu Airport?
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m).