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Daocheng Yading Airport - Airport Information
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About Daocheng Yading Airport
Overview
Daocheng Yading Airport serves the Garzê region in western China, situated in a high-altitude mountainous area of Sichuan Province. As a medium airport located at an extreme elevation of 14,472 feet above mean sea level, it is one of the highest commercial airports in the world. The airport supports regional transportation needs in this challenging Tibetan plateau terrain.
Flying Conditions
The extreme elevation of 14,472 ft MSL presents significant performance challenges for aircraft operations, requiring careful weight and performance calculations. Pilots can expect thin air density and reduced aircraft performance characteristics due to the high-altitude environment. Seasonal variations likely include significant temperature fluctuations and potential rapid weather changes typical of high-mountain regions.
Notable Features
The single runway (16/34) extends 13,780 feet in length, which provides substantial runway distance to compensate for reduced aircraft performance at high altitude. The airport's geographic coordinates (29.316320, 100.060317) place it in a rugged mountainous landscape with complex terrain surrounding the approach and departure paths. Pilots should anticipate potential turbulence and wind shear conditions characteristic of mountain airport environments.
Approach Considerations
Runway 16/34 is a concrete (CON) surface runway oriented in a north-south direction. Given the high-altitude location, pilots must be prepared for significantly reduced aircraft performance and increased takeoff/landing distances compared to sea-level operations. Conservative flight planning and thorough understanding of aircraft-specific high-altitude performance limitations are critical for safe operations at Daocheng Yading Airport.
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