Wudalianchi Dedu Airport (ZYDU)
Medium airport · Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Wudalianchi Dedu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYDU |
| IATA | DTU |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°26'28" E 126°7'42" 48.44104, 126.12837 |
| Location | Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | — | — | No |
Wudalianchi Dedu Airport at a glance
Wudalianchi Dedu Airport is a medium airport in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China, known to airline systems as DTU. The field elevation of 984 ft (300 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYDU 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, 08/26, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYDU 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 Wudalianchi Dedu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heihe Aihui Airport | ZYHE | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport | ZYQQ | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Yichun Lindu Airport | ZYLD | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Ignatyevo Airport | UHBB | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport | ZBZL | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wudalianchi Dedu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 984 ft field elevation of Wudalianchi Dedu 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 Wudalianchi Dedu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wudalianchi Dedu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wudalianchi Dedu Airport is ZYDU, and its IATA code is DTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wudalianchi Dedu Airport above sea level?
Wudalianchi Dedu Airport sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wudalianchi Dedu Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.4410, 126.1284 — in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Heihe Aihui Airport, about 211 km away.
Does ZYDU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYDU 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 Wudalianchi Dedu Airport?
Wudalianchi Dedu Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m).