Guyuan Liupanshan Airport — Guyuan (Yuanzhou), China
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereGuyuan Liupanshan Airport in Guyuan (Yuanzhou) uses the IATA code GYU, with ZLGY as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from GYU
Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
GYU denotes Guyuan Liupanshan Airport, serving Guyuan in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, named after the nearby Liupan Mountains. The airport connects this relatively isolated, ethnically diverse region to larger Chinese cities, supporting both local residents and tourism to Liupanshan's scenic and historically significant sites, including locations tied to the Chinese Communist Party's Long March history. GYU represents part of China's broader push to extend aviation access into its less-developed northwestern interior, reducing dependence on long overland journeys through Ningxia's mountainous and arid terrain. Traffic is modest but steadily supports regional economic and administrative connectivity.
Runways at Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft (45 m) |
Radio frequencies for Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU)
- Qingyang Xifeng Airport (IQN) — 128.1 km (79.6 mi)
- Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) — 172.0 km (106.9 mi)
- Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) — 191.2 km (118.8 mi)
- Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) — 237.7 km (147.7 mi)
- Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) — 250.0 km (155.3 mi)
- Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) — 257.5 km (160.0 mi)
- Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) — 294.1 km (182.7 mi)
- Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) — 294.4 km (182.9 mi)
GYU is searched for flights to Guyuan, Ningxia, China, near the Liupan Mountains. It is a smaller regional airport distinct from Ningxia's larger capital hub in Yinchuan.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Guyuan Liupanshan Airport?
The IATA code for Guyuan Liupanshan Airport is GYU.
What is the ICAO code for Guyuan Liupanshan Airport?
The ICAO code for Guyuan Liupanshan Airport is ZLGY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.