Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (ZYYJ)
Medium airport · Yanji, Jilin Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZYYJ |
| IATA | YNJ |
| Elevation | 624 ft (190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°52'58" E 129°27'4" 42.88280, 129.45100 |
| Location | Yanji, Jilin Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport at a glance
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport is a medium airport in Yanji, Jilin Province, China, known to airline systems as YNJ. The field elevation of 624 ft (190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZYYJ 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, 09/27, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZYYJ 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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | ZKHM | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Changbaishan Airport | ZYBS | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport | ZYMD | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Vladivostok International Airport | UHWW | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Vozdvizhenka Air Base | UHWV | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 624 ft field elevation of Yanji Chaoyangchuan 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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport is ZYYJ, and its IATA code is YNJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport above sea level?
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport sits at an elevation of 624 feet (190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.8828, 129.4510 — in Yanji, Jilin Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orang (Chongjin) Airport, about 163 km away.
Does ZYYJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZYYJ 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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport?
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CON surface.