Heihe Aihui Airport (ZYHE)
Medium airport · Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Heihe Aihui Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYHE |
| IATA | HEK |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°10'18" E 127°18'32" 50.17162, 127.30888 |
| Location | Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Heihe Aihui Airport at a glance
Heihe Aihui Airport is a medium airport in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China, known to airline systems as HEK. The field elevation of 1,047 ft (319 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYHE 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, 17/35, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYHE 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 Heihe Aihui Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ignatyevo Airport | UHBB | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Wudalianchi Dedu Airport | ZYDU | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport | ZYJD | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Yichun Lindu Airport | ZYLD | 297 km (160 NM) |
| Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport | ZYQQ | 411 km (222 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Heihe Aihui Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,047 ft field elevation of Heihe Aihui 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 Heihe Aihui Airport
What is the ICAO code of Heihe Aihui Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Heihe Aihui Airport is ZYHE, and its IATA code is HEK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Heihe Aihui Airport above sea level?
Heihe Aihui Airport sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Heihe Aihui Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.1716, 127.3089 — in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ignatyevo Airport, about 29 km away.
Does ZYHE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYHE 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 Heihe Aihui Airport?
Heihe Aihui Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.