Bazhong Enyang Airport (ZUBZ)
Medium airport · Bazhong, Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Bazhong Enyang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUBZ |
| IATA | BZX |
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°44'18" E 106°38'42" 31.73842, 106.64487 |
| Location | Bazhong, Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Bazhong Enyang Airport at a glance
Bazhong Enyang Airport is a medium airport in Bazhong, Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as BZX. The field elevation of 1,804 ft (550 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUBZ 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, 07/25, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUBZ 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 Bazhong Enyang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langzhong Gucheng Airport | ZULA | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Dazhou Jinya Airport | ZUDA | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Guangyuan Panlong Airport | ZUGU | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Hanzhong Chenggu Airport | ZLHZ | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Mianyang Nanjiao Airport | ZUMY | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bazhong Enyang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,804 ft field elevation of Bazhong Enyang 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 Bazhong Enyang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bazhong Enyang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bazhong Enyang Airport is ZUBZ, and its IATA code is BZX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bazhong Enyang Airport above sea level?
Bazhong Enyang Airport sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bazhong Enyang Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.7384, 106.6449 — in Bazhong, Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Langzhong Gucheng Airport, about 64 km away.
Does ZUBZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUBZ 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 Bazhong Enyang Airport?
Bazhong Enyang Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CON surface.