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Airports / China / SYX
Large airport · SYX
Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Sanya (Tianya), China · 92 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
260 ratings
0
Operators based
92
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Sanya (Tianya), ChinaELEV 92 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
260
Google reviews
ratings on Google
92
Field elevation
feet above sea level
3
Nearest alternate
nm to CN-0290
Field standing
3 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sanya Air Base (CN-0290), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Sanya (Tianya), China, Sanya Phoenix International Airport (ZJSY / SYX) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 92 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 SYX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Sanya Air Base (CN-0290, 3 nm), Foluo Northeast Air Base (CN-0057, 27 nm), and Lingshui Air Base (CN-0072, 35 nm). With a single 11,155-foot paved runway, SYX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SYX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sanya (Tianya).
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It's compact and easy to navigate, making arrivals and departures quick and hassle-free—ideal for a stress-free travel experience.”
Johnconnor G5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ZJSY
IATA
SYX
FAA / Local
ZJSY
Elevation
92 ft
Coordinates
18.3029° N · 109.4120° 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 92 ft, SYX sits lower than 80% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,155 ft
- 08/2611,155 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,155 ft
SYX's 11,155 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.
- 3nmCN-0290Sanya Air BaseSanya (Tianya)
- 27nmCN-0057Foluo Northeast Air BaseLedong (Da'anzhen)
- 35nmCN-0072Lingshui Air BaseLingshui (Huayuan)
- 78nmBARQionghai Bo'ao AirportQionghai (Basuo)
- 86nmCN-0069Jialaishi Air BaseLingao (Jialai)
- 115nmHAKHaikou Meilan International AirportHaikou (Meilan)
Location
Open the full mapZJSY · Sanya Phoenix International Airport · Sanya (Tianya), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SYX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,743 nm | 11h 26m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,152 nm | 12h 23m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,979 nm | 14h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,357 nm | 15h 11m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,484 nm | 15h 29m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,576 nm | 15h 42m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,633 nm | 15h 50m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,677 nm | 15h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SYX?
- Sanya Phoenix International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,155 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 SYX?
- Sanya Phoenix International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,155 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SYX?
- The closest alternate is Sanya Air Base (CN-0290), about 3 nm away, followed by Foluo Northeast Air Base (CN-0057) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SYX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 26m (4,743 nm), Honolulu about 12h 23m (5,152 nm), Seattle about 14h 18m (5,979 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.