Ezhou Huahu Airport

ZHEC / EHU

Ezhou, CN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
2 kt
Variable
5 km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ZHEC 041900Z VRB01MPS 5000 BR BKN040 10/07 Q1021 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 86 ft
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,086 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (86 ft)
Pressure Alt
-147 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -726 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ZHEC 041506Z 0418/0518 13003MPS 6000 NSC TX16/0507Z TN06/0422Z TEMPO 0422/0424 2500 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
22:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HEC
01L
19R
01R
19L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01L/19R 11,811 ft 148 ft CONC No wind data
01R/19L 11,811 ft 148 ft CONC No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ZHEC

3,900 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.8%
MVFR
37.2%
IFR
14.5%
LIFR
0.6%

Ezhou Huahu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.1% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Temperature Range

Average: 12.8°C
Range: -3°C to 37°C
-3°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Statistics computed from 3,900 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ezhou Huahu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZHEC
IATA Code: EHU
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 86 ft MSL

Location

City: Ezhou
Country: CN
Latitude: 30.341178°
Longitude: 115.039260°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ezhou Huahu Airport

Overview

Ezhou Huahu Airport is a large airport located in Ezhou, China, situated at coordinates 30.341178, 115.039260. Positioned at an elevation of 86 feet mean sea level, the airport serves the Hubei province region with significant infrastructure. The airport features two substantial parallel concrete runways, each 11,811 feet in length, capable of supporting extensive commercial and potentially military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's moderate elevation at 86 feet MSL suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions with minimal altitude-related performance considerations for aircraft. Being located in central China, pilots should anticipate potential seasonal variations in temperature and humidity that could impact aircraft performance. The geographical positioning near the Yangtze River basin may introduce localized meteorological phenomena that warrant careful pre-flight weather assessment.

Notable Features

Ezhou Huahu Airport's twin parallel runways (01L/19R and 01R/19L) provide operational flexibility and redundancy for air traffic management. The identical 11,811-foot concrete runway lengths accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and maximize operational efficiency. The airport's geographic location suggests potential interactions with regional terrain and wind patterns that could influence approach and departure strategies.

Approach Considerations

With runways oriented approximately north-south (01/19), pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios during approach and landing. The substantial runway lengths of 11,811 feet provide generous margins for diverse aircraft performance envelopes and operational requirements. Standard instrument approach procedures will be critical for navigating the local terrain and ensuring safe operations at this airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.