Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

ZPLJ / LJG

Lijiang (Gucheng), CN

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Sep 28, 00:00Z

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Current Weather

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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
2 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ZPLJ 280000Z 34001MPS 9999 OVC040 16/16 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,359 ft
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,359 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
781 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,359 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,977 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,863 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PLJ
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
9,843 ft 148 ft ASPH
1.5 kt 1.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZPLJ
IATA Code: LJG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,359 ft MSL

Location

City: Lijiang (Gucheng)
Country: CN
Latitude: 26.680000°
Longitude: 100.246002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

Overview

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport serves the Yunnan Province region in southwestern China, situated at an elevation of 7,359 feet mean sea level. The airport provides air connectivity for Lijiang, a key city in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. As a medium-sized international airport, it supports regional and national air transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Located at high altitude, the airport's 7,359-foot elevation presents significant performance considerations for aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate reduced engine and aerodynamic performance due to the thin air at this mountainous location. Seasonal weather variations in this region can create challenging approach conditions, particularly during winter and transitional months.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) measuring 9,843 feet in length, constructed with asphalt surface. Its geographic coordinates at 26.680000, 100.246002 place it in a mountainous terrain environment characteristic of the Yunnan plateau region. The surrounding landscape includes significant elevation changes that can impact wind patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's substantial length of 9,843 feet provides flexibility for various aircraft types operating at high altitude. Pilots should carefully calculate performance parameters, considering the elevation's impact on takeoff and landing distances. Wind assessment and careful navigation are critical given the airport's mountainous surrounding terrain.

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
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.