Hongyuan Airport (ZUHY)
Medium airport · Ngawa (Hongyuan), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Hongyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUHY |
| IATA | AHJ |
| Elevation | 11,600 ft (3536 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°31'54" E 102°21'8" 32.53154, 102.35224 |
| Location | Ngawa (Hongyuan), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Hongyuan Airport at a glance
Hongyuan Airport is a medium airport in Ngawa (Hongyuan), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as AHJ. The field elevation of 11,600 ft (3536 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUHY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 11,811 ft (3600 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 ZUHY 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 Hongyuan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport | ZUJZ | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Qionglai Air Base | CN-0045 | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Chengdu Huangtianba Air Base | CN-0026 | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Gannan Xiahe Airport | ZLXH | 256 km (138 NM) |
| Mianyang Nanjiao Airport | ZUMY | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hongyuan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11,600 ft field elevation of Hongyuan 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 Hongyuan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hongyuan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hongyuan Airport is ZUHY, and its IATA code is AHJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hongyuan Airport above sea level?
Hongyuan Airport sits at an elevation of 11,600 feet (3536 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hongyuan Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.5315, 102.3522 — in Ngawa (Hongyuan), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport, about 129 km away.
Does ZUHY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUHY 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 Hongyuan Airport?
Hongyuan Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a CON surface.