Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (ZUJZ)
Medium airport · Ngawa (Songpan), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUJZ |
| IATA | JZH |
| Elevation | 11,327 ft (3452 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°51'12" E 103°40'56" 32.85333, 103.68222 |
| Location | Ngawa (Songpan), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | — | CON | No |
Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport at a glance
Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is a medium airport in Ngawa (Songpan), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as JZH. The field elevation of 11,327 ft (3452 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUJZ 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 10,499 ft (3200 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUJZ 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 Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hongyuan Airport | ZUHY | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Mianyang Nanjiao Airport | ZUMY | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Guangyuan Panlong Airport | ZUGU | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Guanghan Airport | ZUGH | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Longnan Chengzhou Airport | ZLLN | 222 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11,327 ft field elevation of Jiuzhai Huanglong 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 Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is ZUJZ, and its IATA code is JZH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport above sea level?
Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport sits at an elevation of 11,327 feet (3452 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8533, 103.6822 — in Ngawa (Songpan), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hongyuan Airport, about 129 km away.
Does ZUJZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUJZ 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 Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport?
Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CON surface.