Airports / China / YCU
Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport.
Yuncheng (Yanhu), China · 1,242 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
18 ratings
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Operators based
1,242
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#22 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 18 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hancheng Heyang Airport (CN-0501).
Overview
Located in Yuncheng (Yanhu), China, Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport (ZBYC / YCU) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,242 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YCU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Hancheng Heyang Airport (CN-0501, 34 nm), Linfen Yaodu Airport (LFQ, 68 nm), and Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA, 70 nm). With a single 10,499-foot paved runway, YCU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YCU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Yuncheng Guangong Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Yuncheng (Yanhu).
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Field capability
ICAO
ZBYC
IATA
YCU
FAA / Local
ZBYC
Elevation
1,242 ft
Coordinates
35.1178° N · 111.0340° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs China fields
state range 6–14,472 ft
At 1,242 ft, YCU sits higher than 52% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,499 ft
- 08/2610,499 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,499 ft
YCU's 10,499 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 34nmCN-0501Hancheng Heyang AirportZhiyang Town
- 68nmLFQLinfen Yaodu AirportLinfen (Yaodu)
- 70nmLYALuoyang Beijiao AirportLuoyang (Laocheng)
- 93nmCN-0140Yanliang Air BaseXi'an (Yanliang)
- 104nmSIAXi'an Xiguan AirportXi'an (Baqiao)
- 112nmENYYan'an Nanniwan AirportYan'an (Baota)
Location
Open the full mapZBYC · Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport · Yuncheng (Yanhu), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YCU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,827 nm | 9h 18m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,727 nm | 11h 24m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,081 nm | 12h 13m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,524 nm | 13h 15m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,558 nm | 13h 20m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,669 nm | 13h 35m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,802 nm | 13h 54m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,813 nm | 13h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YCU?
- Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,499 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YCU?
- Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YCU?
- The closest alternate is Hancheng Heyang Airport (CN-0501), about 34 nm away, followed by Linfen Yaodu Airport (LFQ) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YCU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 18m (3,827 nm), Honolulu about 11h 24m (4,727 nm), Seattle about 12h 13m (5,081 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.