Yibin Wuliangye Airport (ZUYB)
Medium airport · Yibin (Cuiping), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Yibin Wuliangye Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUYB |
| IATA | YBP |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°51'30" E 104°31'34" 28.85843, 104.52616 |
| Location | Yibin (Cuiping), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | — | No |
Yibin Wuliangye Airport at a glance
Yibin Wuliangye Airport is a medium airport in Yibin (Cuiping), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as YBP. The field elevation of 1,378 ft (420 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUYB 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, 11/29, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUYB 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 Yibin Wuliangye Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luzhou Yunlong Airport | ZULZ | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Leshan Airport | CN-0249 | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Chengdu Tianfu International Airport | ZUTF | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base | CN-0030 | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | ZUUU | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yibin Wuliangye Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,378 ft field elevation of Yibin Wuliangye 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 Yibin Wuliangye Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yibin Wuliangye Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yibin Wuliangye Airport is ZUYB, and its IATA code is YBP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yibin Wuliangye Airport above sea level?
Yibin Wuliangye Airport sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yibin Wuliangye Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.8584, 104.5262 — in Yibin (Cuiping), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Luzhou Yunlong Airport, about 94 km away.
Does ZUYB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUYB 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 Yibin Wuliangye Airport?
Yibin Wuliangye Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).