5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“If you don’t stop to look around the shops and amenities, the walk only takes around 5 minutes.”
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Airports / China / TFU
Large airport · TFU
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Chengdu (Jianyang), China · 1,440 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,209 ratings
0
Operators based
1,440
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Chengdu (Jianyang), ChinaELEV 1,440 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,209
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,440
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to HZU
Field standing
#44 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1209 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chengdu Huaizhou Airport (HZU), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (ZUTF / TFU) sits in Chengdu (Jianyang), China, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,440 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 TFU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Chengdu Huaizhou Airport (HZU, 22 nm), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, 30 nm), and Chengdu Huangtianba Air Base (CN-0026, 35 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, TFU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from TFU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chengdu (Jianyang).
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Travelling with a luggage trolley is totally hassle-free on this path, and there are nice scenic views along the walk.”
Egeria Teo5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“They will park their vehicles in the airport parking building and offer proper service, so you can feel free to check their credentials if you need a ride.”
Egeria Teo5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ZUTF
IATA
TFU
FAA / Local
ZUTF
Elevation
1,440 ft
Coordinates
30.3125° N · 104.4413° 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 1,440 ft, TFU sits higher than 55% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 01/1913,123 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 11/2912,467 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 02/2010,499 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
TFU's 13,123 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.
- 22nmHZUChengdu Huaizhou AirportChengdu (Jintang)
- 30nmCTUChengdu Shuangliu International AirportChengdu (Shuangliu)
- 35nmCN-0026Chengdu Huangtianba Air BaseChengdu (Qingyang)
- 39nmGHNGuanghan AirportDeyang (Guanghan)
- 52nmCN-0045Qionglai Air BaseChengdu (Qionglai)
- 64nmLSGLeshan AirportLeshan (Wutongqiao)
Location
Open the full mapZUTF · Chengdu Tianfu International Airport · Chengdu (Jianyang), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TFU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,245 nm | 10h 16m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,140 nm | 12h 21m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,501 nm | 13h 12m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,956 nm | 14h 15m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,966 nm | 14h 16m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,083 nm | 14h 33m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,234 nm | 14h 54m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,239 nm | 14h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TFU?
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 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 TFU?
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TFU?
- The closest alternate is Chengdu Huaizhou Airport (HZU), about 22 nm away, followed by Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TFU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 10h 16m (4,245 nm), Honolulu about 12h 21m (5,140 nm), Seattle about 13h 12m (5,501 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.