Dazhou Jinya Airport (ZUDA)
Medium airport · Dazhou (Dachuan), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Dazhou Jinya Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUDA |
| IATA | DZH |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°2'56" E 107°26'8" 31.04882, 107.43565 |
| Location | Dazhou (Dachuan), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | — | Yes |
Dazhou Jinya Airport at a glance
Dazhou Jinya Airport is a medium airport in Dazhou (Dachuan), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as DZH. The field elevation of 1,342 ft (409 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUDA 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 8,530 ft (2600 m), 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 ZUDA 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 Dazhou Jinya Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bazhong Enyang Airport | ZUBZ | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Langzhong Gucheng Airport | ZULA | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | ZUCK | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport | ZUWL | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base | CN-0030 | 201 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dazhou Jinya Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,342 ft field elevation of Dazhou Jinya 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 Dazhou Jinya Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dazhou Jinya Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dazhou Jinya Airport is ZUDA, and its IATA code is DZH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dazhou Jinya Airport above sea level?
Dazhou Jinya Airport sits at an elevation of 1,342 feet (409 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dazhou Jinya Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.0488, 107.4356 — in Dazhou (Dachuan), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bazhong Enyang Airport, about 107 km away.
Does ZUDA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUDA 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 Dazhou Jinya Airport?
Dazhou Jinya Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).