Yingkou Lanqi Airport

ZYYK / YKH

Yingkou (Laobian), CN

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Yingkou Lanqi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZYYK
IATA Code: YKH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 0 ft MSL

Location

City: Yingkou (Laobian)
Country: CN
Latitude: 40.542524°
Longitude: 122.358600°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

About Yingkou Lanqi Airport

Overview

Yingkou Lanqi Airport serves the Laobian district in northeastern China, situated near the coastal city of Yingkou in Liaoning Province. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential regional transportation infrastructure for the surrounding industrial and urban areas. The airport's location at sea level (0 ft MSL) indicates a flat geographical context typical of coastal plains.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable maritime weather conditions, with significant seasonal temperature and wind pattern changes. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility scenarios due to proximity to the Bohai Sea, particularly during spring and autumn transitional periods. The single runway (04/22) at 8,202 feet provides substantial operational flexibility for most medium-sized aircraft.

Notable Features

Yingkou Lanqi Airport's runway orientation (04/22) suggests a predominantly east-west alignment, which is likely influenced by regional topographical and meteorological conditions. The airport's sea-level elevation eliminates significant terrain-related approach complexities. Its geographical position in northeastern China indicates potential interactions with continental air masses and seasonal wind systems.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the runway's substantial 8,202-foot length, offering generous landing and takeoff margins for most aircraft classes. The east-west runway alignment implies potential crosswind considerations, particularly during seasonal wind regime transitions. Pilots should anticipate standard approach protocols consistent with medium-sized Chinese regional airports.

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Official Data Sources

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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.