Zunyi Maotai Airport (ZUMT)
Medium airport · Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Zunyi Maotai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUMT |
| IATA | WMT |
| Elevation | 4,068 ft (1240 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°57'43" E 106°26'7" 27.96184, 106.43542 |
| Location | Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | — | Yes |
Zunyi Maotai Airport at a glance
Zunyi Maotai Airport is a medium airport in Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China, known to airline systems as WMT. The field elevation of 4,068 ft (1240 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUMT 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, 17/35, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUMT 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 Zunyi Maotai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zunyi Xinzhou Airport | ZUZY | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Bijie Feixiong Airport | ZUBJ | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Luzhou Yunlong Airport | ZULZ | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | ZUGY | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Jiuzhou Airport | CN-0331 | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zunyi Maotai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,068 ft field elevation of Zunyi Maotai 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 Zunyi Maotai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zunyi Maotai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zunyi Maotai Airport is ZUMT, and its IATA code is WMT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zunyi Maotai Airport above sea level?
Zunyi Maotai Airport sits at an elevation of 4,068 feet (1240 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zunyi Maotai Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.9618, 106.4354 — in Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zunyi Xinzhou Airport, about 82 km away.
Does ZUMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUMT 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 Zunyi Maotai Airport?
Zunyi Maotai Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).