Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport

ZUQJ / JIQ

Qianjiang, CN

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Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZUQJ
IATA Code: JIQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,075 ft MSL

Location

City: Qianjiang
Country: CN
Latitude: 29.513333°
Longitude: 108.831111°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

About Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport

Overview

Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport serves the Qianjiang region in China, positioned at an elevation of 2,075 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 29.513333, 108.831111, this medium-sized airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the local area. The airport supports regional connectivity with its primary runway 03/21, which spans 7,874 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a moderate elevation of 2,075 feet, the airport's altitude will impact aircraft performance, particularly during takeoff and landing. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude variations that could affect aircraft handling characteristics, especially during warmer seasonal periods. The geographic location suggests potential for variable wind conditions that may influence approach and departure strategies.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 2,075 feet indicates a terrain-proximate environment, which likely involves surrounding mountainous or hilly topography typical of the Wulingshan region. Pilots should be prepared for potential terrain-induced wind shifts and turbulence patterns associated with the local geographic context. The runway's orientation of 03/21 suggests the airport is aligned to accommodate prevailing wind conditions in the area.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21, measuring 7,874 feet in length, provides substantial runway distance for most regional and medium-sized aircraft operations. Given the airport's elevation and potential terrain influences, standard stabilized approach techniques with careful energy management are recommended. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight terrain and wind assessments specific to this airport's unique geographic positioning.

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Official Data Sources

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