Fuyun Koktokay Airport (ZWFY)
Medium airport · Fuyun, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Fuyun Koktokay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZWFY |
| IATA | FYN |
| Elevation | 3,081 ft (939 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°48'15" E 89°30'43" 46.80417, 89.51201 |
| Location | Fuyun, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | — | Yes |
Fuyun Koktokay Airport at a glance
Fuyun Koktokay Airport is a medium airport in Fuyun, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as FYN. The field elevation of 3,081 ft (939 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZWFY 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, 12/30, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZWFY 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 Fuyun Koktokay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altay Xuedu Airport | ZWAT | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Khovd Airport | ZMKD | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Ölgii Mongolei International Airport | ZMUL | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Burqin Kanas Airport | ZWKN | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport | ZWWW | 358 km (193 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fuyun Koktokay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,081 ft field elevation of Fuyun Koktokay 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 Fuyun Koktokay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fuyun Koktokay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fuyun Koktokay Airport is ZWFY, and its IATA code is FYN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fuyun Koktokay Airport above sea level?
Fuyun Koktokay Airport sits at an elevation of 3,081 feet (939 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fuyun Koktokay Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.8042, 89.5120 — in Fuyun, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Altay Xuedu Airport, about 150 km away.
Does ZWFY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZWFY 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 Fuyun Koktokay Airport?
Fuyun Koktokay Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).