Baicheng Chang'an Airport (ZYBA)
Medium airport · Baicheng, Jilin Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Baicheng Chang'an Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYBA |
| IATA | DBC |
| Elevation | 480 ft (146 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°30'19" E 123°1'11" 45.50528, 123.01972 |
| Location | Baicheng, Jilin Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 147 ft | — | No |
Baicheng Chang'an Airport at a glance
Baicheng Chang'an Airport is a medium airport in Baicheng, Jilin Province, China, known to airline systems as DBC. The field elevation of 480 ft (146 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYBA 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, 07/25, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYBA 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 Baicheng Chang'an Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Songyuan Chaganhu Airport | ZYSQ | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport | ZYQQ | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Tongliao Airport | ZBTL | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Changchun Air Base | CN-0185 | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Harbin Taiping International Airport | ZYHB | 252 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baicheng Chang'an Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 480 ft field elevation of Baicheng Chang'an 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 Baicheng Chang'an Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baicheng Chang'an Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baicheng Chang'an Airport is ZYBA, and its IATA code is DBC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baicheng Chang'an Airport above sea level?
Baicheng Chang'an Airport sits at an elevation of 480 feet (146 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baicheng Chang'an Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.5053, 123.0197 — in Baicheng, Jilin Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Songyuan Chaganhu Airport, about 136 km away.
Does ZYBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYBA 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 Baicheng Chang'an Airport?
Baicheng Chang'an Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m).