Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport (ZUZH)
Medium airport · Panzhihua (Renhe), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUZH |
| IATA | PZI |
| Elevation | 1,620 ft (494 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°32'24" E 101°47'55" 26.54000, 101.79852 |
| Location | Panzhihua (Renhe), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | — | Paved | Yes |
Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport at a glance
Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport is a medium airport in Panzhihua (Renhe), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as PZI. The field elevation of 1,620 ft (494 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUZH 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, 02/20, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of paved surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUZH 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 Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yuanmou Air Base | ZPYM | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Ninglang Luguhu Airport | ZPNL | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | ZPLJ | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Xiangyun Midu Air Base | CN-0049 | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Xichang Qingshan Airport | ZUXC | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,620 ft field elevation of Panzhihua Bao'anying 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 Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport
What is the ICAO code of Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport is ZUZH, and its IATA code is PZI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport above sea level?
Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport sits at an elevation of 1,620 feet (494 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.5400, 101.7985 — in Panzhihua (Renhe), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yuanmou Air Base, about 90 km away.
Does ZUZH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUZH 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 Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport?
Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a Paved surface.