Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport

ZUPS / LPF

Liupanshui (Zhongshan), CN

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Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZUPS
IATA Code: LPF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 0 ft MSL

Location

City: Liupanshui (Zhongshan)
Country: CN
Latitude: 26.609417°
Longitude: 104.979000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

About Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport

Overview

Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport serves the Liupanshui area in Guizhou Province, China, providing regional air connectivity to this southwestern metropolitan region. The airport is classified as a medium-sized facility, supporting commercial and potentially regional aviation operations in this mountainous terrain.

Flying Conditions

Located at approximately 26.6° North latitude, the airport experiences typical subtropical highland climate conditions characteristic of Guizhou Province. Pilots should anticipate potential significant weather variations due to the region's elevation and complex topographical setting, which can influence local meteorological patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 8,202 feet in length, which provides adequate operational capacity for medium-sized aircraft. Its geographic coordinates at 26.609417, 104.979000 indicate a location in a mountainous region, suggesting potential terrain-related approach and departure considerations for flight crews.

Approach Considerations

With a runway oriented at 05/23 heading, pilots should prepare for potential wind variations and terrain-influenced approach dynamics. The airport's proximity to mountainous terrain may require heightened situational awareness during arrival and departure phases, with careful attention to local wind patterns and terrain clearance.

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

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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