Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY): Codes, Runways & Location
Daocheng Yading Airport (IATA: DCY · ICAO: ZUDC) is a medium-sized airport serving Garzê (Daocheng), China. It lies at 29.3163° N, 100.0603° E, 14472 ft (4411 m) above sea level.
Overview of Daocheng Yading Airport
Daocheng Yading Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Garzê (Daocheng) in China. It is identified by the IATA code DCY and the ICAO code ZUDC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Daocheng Yading Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4200 m (13780 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 14472 ft (4411 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) about 173 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Daocheng Yading Airport
Where is Daocheng Yading Airport located?
Daocheng Yading Airport is located in Garzê (Daocheng), China. Its coordinates are 29.3163° N, 100.0603° E.
What is the airport code for Daocheng Yading Airport?
Daocheng Yading Airport has an IATA code of DCY and an ICAO code of ZUDC.
How long is the runway at Daocheng Yading Airport?
Daocheng Yading Airport's longest runway is about 4200 m (13780 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Daocheng Yading Airport have?
Daocheng Yading Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Daocheng Yading Airport a major airport?
Daocheng Yading Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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