Songyuan Chaganhu Airport (ZYSQ)
Medium airport · Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County, Jilin Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Songyuan Chaganhu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYSQ |
| IATA | YSQ |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°55'52" E 124°33'8" 44.93114, 124.55212 |
| Location | Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County, Jilin Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | — | No |
Songyuan Chaganhu Airport at a glance
Songyuan Chaganhu Airport is a medium airport in Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County, Jilin Province, China, known to airline systems as YSQ. The field elevation of 459 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYSQ 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, 04/22, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYSQ 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 Songyuan Chaganhu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changchun Air Base | CN-0185 | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Baicheng Chang'an Airport | ZYBA | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Changchun Longjia International Airport | ZYCC | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Harbin Taiping International Airport | ZYHB | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Gongzhuling Air Base | CN-0192 | 157 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Songyuan Chaganhu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 459 ft field elevation of Songyuan Chaganhu 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 Songyuan Chaganhu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Songyuan Chaganhu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Songyuan Chaganhu Airport is ZYSQ, and its IATA code is YSQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Songyuan Chaganhu Airport above sea level?
Songyuan Chaganhu Airport sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Songyuan Chaganhu Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.9311, 124.5521 — in Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County, Jilin Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Changchun Air Base, about 125 km away.
Does ZYSQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYSQ 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 Songyuan Chaganhu Airport?
Songyuan Chaganhu Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m).