Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): Codes, Runways & Location
Yichang Sanxia Airport (IATA: YIH · ICAO: ZHYC) is a medium-sized airport serving Yichang (Xiaoting), China. It lies at 30.5541° N, 111.4826° E, 673 ft (205 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yichang Sanxia Airport
Yichang Sanxia Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Yichang (Xiaoting) in China. It is identified by the IATA code YIH and the ICAO code ZHYC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yichang Sanxia Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 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 673 ft (205 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dangyang Air Base about 41 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yichang Sanxia Airport
Where is Yichang Sanxia Airport located?
Yichang Sanxia Airport is located in Yichang (Xiaoting), China. Its coordinates are 30.5541° N, 111.4826° E.
What is the airport code for Yichang Sanxia Airport?
Yichang Sanxia Airport has an IATA code of YIH and an ICAO code of ZHYC.
How long is the runway at Yichang Sanxia Airport?
Yichang Sanxia Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Yichang Sanxia Airport have?
Yichang Sanxia Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Yichang Sanxia Airport a major airport?
Yichang Sanxia Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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