Xichang Qingshan Airport (ZUXC)
Medium airport · Liangshan (Xichang), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Xichang Qingshan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUXC |
| IATA | XIC |
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1558 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°59'21" E 102°11'2" 27.98910, 102.18400 |
| Location | Liangshan (Xichang), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Xichang Qingshan Airport at a glance
Xichang Qingshan Airport is a medium airport in Liangshan (Xichang), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as XIC. The field elevation of 5,112 ft (1558 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUXC 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, 18/36, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUXC 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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ninglang Luguhu Airport | ZPNL | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport | ZUZH | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport （Not fully opened) | ZPZT | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Leshan Airport | CN-0249 | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | ZPLJ | 241 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Xichang Qingshan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,112 ft field elevation of Xichang Qingshan 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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Xichang Qingshan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Xichang Qingshan Airport is ZUXC, and its IATA code is XIC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Xichang Qingshan Airport above sea level?
Xichang Qingshan Airport sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet (1558 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Xichang Qingshan Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.9891, 102.1840 — in Liangshan (Xichang), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ninglang Luguhu Airport, about 149 km away.
Does ZUXC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUXC 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 Xichang Qingshan Airport?
Xichang Qingshan Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a CON surface.