Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (ZUQJ)
Medium airport · Qianjiang, Chongqing Municipality, China
Airport data
| Name | Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUQJ |
| IATA | JIQ |
| Elevation | 2,075 ft (632 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°30'48" E 108°49'52" 29.51333, 108.83111 |
| Location | Qianjiang, Chongqing Municipality, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | — | — | No |
Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport at a glance
Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport is a medium airport in Qianjiang, Chongqing Municipality, China, known to airline systems as JIQ. The field elevation of 2,075 ft (632 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUQJ 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, 03/21, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUQJ 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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enshi Xujiaping Airport | ZHES | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport | ZUWL | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport | ZGDY | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Tongren Dejiang Airport (Under Construction) | ZUDJ | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Tongren Fenghuang Airport | ZUTR | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,075 ft field elevation of Qianjiang Wulingshan 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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport is ZUQJ, and its IATA code is JIQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport above sea level?
Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport sits at an elevation of 2,075 feet (632 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.5133, 108.8311 — in Qianjiang, Chongqing Municipality, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Enshi Xujiaping Airport, about 110 km away.
Does ZUQJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUQJ 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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport?
Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m).