Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport (ZYJD)
Medium airport · Jiagedaqi, Heilongjiang Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYJD |
| IATA | JGD |
| Elevation | 1,205 ft (367 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°22'17" E 124°7'3" 50.37139, 124.11750 |
| Location | Jiagedaqi, Heilongjiang Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | — | CON | No |
Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport at a glance
Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport is a medium airport in Jiagedaqi, Heilongjiang Province, China, known to airline systems as JGD. The field elevation of 1,205 ft (367 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYJD 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, 18/36, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYJD 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 Daxing'anling Elunchun 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 | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Ignatyevo Airport | UHBB | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Wudalianchi Dedu Airport | ZYDU | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport | ZBZL | 295 km (159 NM) |
| Mohe Gulian Airport | ZYMH | 306 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,205 ft field elevation of Daxing'anling Elunchun 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 Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport
What is the ICAO code of Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport is ZYJD, and its IATA code is JGD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport above sea level?
Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport sits at an elevation of 1,205 feet (367 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.3714, 124.1175 — in Jiagedaqi, Heilongjiang Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Heihe Aihui Airport, about 228 km away.
Does ZYJD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYJD 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 Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport?
Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a CON surface.