3/ 4 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Clean and tidy, check-in and security checks were quick and efficient.”
杭州千島湖5★ on Google
Airports / China / DCY
Medium airport · DCY
Daocheng Yading Airport.
Garzê (Daocheng), China · 14,472 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
18 ratings
0
Operators based
14,472
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Garzê (Daocheng), ChinaELEV 14,472 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
18
Google reviews
ratings on Google
14,472
Field elevation
feet above sea level
94
Nearest alternate
nm to DIG
Field standing
#36 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 18 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
94 nm
To the nearest alternate
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Overview
Located in Garzê (Daocheng), China, Daocheng Yading Airport (ZUDC / DCY) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 14,472 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 DCY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG, 94 nm), Kangding Airport (KGT, 101 nm), and Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH, 113 nm). With a single 13,780-foot paved runway, DCY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DCY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Garzê (Daocheng).
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Easy in & out
“Clean and tidy, check-in and security checks were quick and efficient.”
杭州千島湖5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ZUDC
IATA
DCY
FAA / Local
ZUDC
Elevation
14,472 ft
Coordinates
29.3163° N · 100.0603° 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
Elevation vs China fields
state range 6–14,472 ft
At 14,472 ft, DCY sits higher than 100% of the 227 China fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 13,780 ft
- 16/3413,780 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,780 ft
DCY's 13,780 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, and at 14,472 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 94nmDIGDiqing Shangri-La AirportDiqing (Shangri-La)
- 101nmKGTKangding AirportGarzê (Kangding)
- 113nmNLHNinglang Luguhu AirportNinglang
- 137nmXICXichang Qingshan AirportLiangshan (Xichang)
- 159nmLJGLijiang Sanyi International AirportLijiang
- 171nmBPXQamdo Bangda AirportBangda
Location
Open the full mapZUDC · Daocheng Yading Airport · Garzê (Daocheng), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DCY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,407 nm | 10h 39m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,373 nm | 12h 54m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,662 nm | 13h 34m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,113 nm | 14h 37m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,134 nm | 14h 40m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,236 nm | 14h 54m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 6,401 nm | 15h 17m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,406 nm | 15h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DCY?
- Daocheng Yading Airport's longest paved runway is 13,780 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 DCY?
- Daocheng Yading Airport has one runway; the longest measures 13,780 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DCY?
- The closest alternate is Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG), about 94 nm away, followed by Kangding Airport (KGT) at 101 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DCY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 10h 39m (4,407 nm), Honolulu about 12h 54m (5,373 nm), Seattle about 13h 34m (5,662 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.