Daocheng Yading Airport (ZUDC)
Medium airport · Garzê (Daocheng), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Daocheng Yading Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUDC |
| IATA | DCY |
| Elevation | 14,472 ft (4411 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°18'59" E 100°3'37" 29.31632, 100.06032 |
| Location | Garzê (Daocheng), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 13,780 ft (4200 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Daocheng Yading Airport at a glance
Daocheng Yading Airport is a medium airport in Garzê (Daocheng), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as DCY. The field elevation of 14,472 ft (4411 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUDC 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, 16/34, offers 13,780 ft (4200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUDC 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 Daocheng Yading Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diqing Shangri-La Airport | ZPDQ | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Kangding Airport | ZUKD | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Ninglang Luguhu Airport | ZPNL | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Xichang Qingshan Airport | ZUXC | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | ZPLJ | 294 km (159 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Daocheng Yading Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14,472 ft field elevation of Daocheng Yading 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 Daocheng Yading Airport
What is the ICAO code of Daocheng Yading Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Daocheng Yading Airport is ZUDC, and its IATA code is DCY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Daocheng Yading Airport above sea level?
Daocheng Yading Airport sits at an elevation of 14,472 feet (4411 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Daocheng Yading Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.3163, 100.0603 — in Garzê (Daocheng), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Diqing Shangri-La Airport, about 173 km away.
Does ZUDC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUDC 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 Daocheng Yading Airport?
Daocheng Yading Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 13,780 ft (4200 m) with a CON surface.