Changbaishan Airport (ZYBS)
Medium airport · Baishan, Jilin Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Changbaishan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYBS |
| IATA | NBS |
| Elevation | 2,874 ft (876 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°4'1" E 127°36'8" 42.06694, 127.60222 |
| Location | Baishan, Jilin Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | — | No |
Changbaishan Airport at a glance
Changbaishan Airport is a medium airport in Baishan, Jilin Province, China, known to airline systems as NBS. The field elevation of 2,874 ft (876 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYBS 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, 01/19, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYBS 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 Changbaishan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport | ZYTN | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Hwangsuwon Airbase | KP-0035 | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport | ZYYJ | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | ZKHM | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Changjin Air Force Base | KP-0036 | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Changbaishan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,874 ft field elevation of Changbaishan 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 Changbaishan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Changbaishan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Changbaishan Airport is ZYBS, and its IATA code is NBS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Changbaishan Airport above sea level?
Changbaishan Airport sits at an elevation of 2,874 feet (876 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Changbaishan Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.0669, 127.6022 — in Baishan, Jilin Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport, about 154 km away.
Does ZYBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYBS 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 Changbaishan Airport?
Changbaishan Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m).