Airports / China / CWJ
Cangyuan Washan Airport.
Lincang (Cangyuan), China. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
8 ratings
0
Operators based
n/a
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#52 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 8 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ).
Overview
Located in Lincang (Cangyuan), China, Cangyuan Washan Airport (ZPCW / CWJ) operates as a mid-sized airport. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CWJ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ, 45 nm), Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ, 56 nm), and Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM, 82 nm). The field has a single 8,530-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CWJ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CWJ to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
ZPCW
IATA
CWJ
FAA / Local
ZPCW
Elevation
n/a
Coordinates
23.2763° N · 99.3732° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,530 ft
- 05/238,530 ft × 148 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,530 ft
CWJ's 8,530 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.
- 45nmLNJLincang Boshang AirportLincang
- 56nmJMJLancang Jingmai AirportPu'er (Lancang)
- 82nmLUMDehong Mangshi International AirportDehong (Mangshi)
- 91nmLSHLashio AirportLashio
- 107nmBSDBaoshan Yunrui AirportBaoshan (Longyang)
- 110nmJHGXishuangbanna Gasa International AirportJinghong (Gasa)
Location
Open the full mapZPCW · Cangyuan Washan Airport · Lincang (Cangyuan), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CWJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,745 nm | 11h 26m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,557 nm | 13h 19m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,001 nm | 14h 21m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,458 nm | 15h 25m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,462 nm | 15h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,582 nm | 15h 42m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,736 nm | 16h 4m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,740 nm | 16h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CWJ?
- Cangyuan Washan Airport's longest paved runway is 8,530 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 CWJ?
- Cangyuan Washan Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,530 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to CWJ?
- The closest alternate is Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ), about 45 nm away, followed by Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CWJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 26m (4,745 nm), Honolulu about 13h 19m (5,557 nm), Seattle about 14h 21m (6,001 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.