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Yushu Batang Airport

IATA YUSICAO ZLYS🇨🇳 Yushu (Batang)
Coordinates
32.8364°N, 97.0364°E
Elevation
12,816 ft (3,906 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CN-63
Time zone
Shanghai(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
20:42
Civil dusk
21:10

About 14h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Yushu Batang Airport

Yushu Batang Airport is an airport serving Yushu City in Qinghai Province, China. It is located 18 kilometers to the south of the city center, Gyêgu, at 3,890 meters above the sea level, which makes it the highest civilian airport in Qinghai Province, and one of the highest in the world.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

ZLYS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 2812,467 ft / 3,800 mConUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KUNMINGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
ZULSAR02Special useCTAGND12500 m MSL
LANZHOUSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all China airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Yushu Batang Airport?

The ICAO code for Yushu Batang Airport is ZLYS, and its IATA code is YUS.

Where is Yushu Batang Airport located?

Yushu Batang Airport is medium airport located in Yushu (Batang), China, at an elevation of 12,816 ft (3,906 m).

How many runways does Yushu Batang Airport have?

Yushu Batang Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 12,467 ft / 3,800 m.

Which airlines fly to Yushu Batang Airport?

Airlines historically serving Yushu Batang Airport include China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Express (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Yushu Batang Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Yushu Batang Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Yushu Batang Airport in?

Yushu Batang Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Yushu Batang Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Yushu Batang Airport is approximately 1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Yushu Batang Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.