Langzhong Gucheng Airport (ZULA)
Medium airport · Nanchong (Langzhong), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Langzhong Gucheng Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZULA |
| IATA | LZG |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°30'7" E 106°2'4" 31.50191, 106.03442 |
| Location | Nanchong (Langzhong), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | — | ASP | Yes |
Langzhong Gucheng Airport at a glance
Langzhong Gucheng Airport is a medium airport in Nanchong (Langzhong), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as LZG. The field elevation of 1,444 ft (440 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZULA 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, /, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway points roughly 0° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZULA 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 Langzhong Gucheng 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 | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Guangyuan Panlong Airport | ZUGU | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Mianyang Nanjiao Airport | ZUMY | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Dazhou Jinya Airport | ZUDA | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Chengdu Huaizhou Airport | HZU | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Langzhong Gucheng Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,444 ft field elevation of Langzhong Gucheng 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 Langzhong Gucheng Airport
What is the ICAO code of Langzhong Gucheng Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Langzhong Gucheng Airport is ZULA, and its IATA code is LZG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Langzhong Gucheng Airport above sea level?
Langzhong Gucheng Airport sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Langzhong Gucheng Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.5019, 106.0344 — in Nanchong (Langzhong), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bazhong Enyang Airport, about 64 km away.
Does ZULA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZULA 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 Langzhong Gucheng Airport?
Langzhong Gucheng Airport has one runway. The longest, /, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a ASP surface.