Yichun Lindu Airport (ZYLD)
Medium airport · Yichun, Heilongjiang Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Yichun Lindu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYLD |
| IATA | LDS |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°45'7" E 129°1'9" 47.75206, 129.01913 |
| Location | Yichun, Heilongjiang Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | — | — | No |
Yichun Lindu Airport at a glance
Yichun Lindu Airport is a medium airport in Yichun, Heilongjiang Province, China, known to airline systems as LDS. The field elevation of 791 ft (241 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYLD 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, 12/30, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYLD 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 Yichun Lindu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiamusi Songjiang International Airport | ZYJM | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Wudalianchi Dedu Airport | ZYDU | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Jiansanjiang Shidi Airport | ZYJS | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Heihe Aihui Airport | ZYHE | 297 km (160 NM) |
| Harbin Taiping International Airport | ZYHB | 317 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yichun Lindu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 791 ft field elevation of Yichun Lindu 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 Yichun Lindu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yichun Lindu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yichun Lindu Airport is ZYLD, and its IATA code is LDS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yichun Lindu Airport above sea level?
Yichun Lindu Airport sits at an elevation of 791 feet (241 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yichun Lindu Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.7521, 129.0191 — in Yichun, Heilongjiang Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jiamusi Songjiang International Airport, about 149 km away.
Does ZYLD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYLD 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 Yichun Lindu Airport?
Yichun Lindu Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m).