Airports / China / DLC
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
Dalian (Ganjingzi), China · 107 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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442 ratings
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Operators based
107
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tuchengzi Air Base (CN-0210), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, listed as ZYTL / DLC, is a large commercial airport in Dalian (Ganjingzi), China. The airport sits 107 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 DLC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tuchengzi Air Base (CN-0210, 14 nm), Sanshilipu Air Base (CN-JNZ, 22 nm), and Pulandian Air Base (CN-0004, 37 nm). With a single 10,827-foot paved runway, DLC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DLC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Dalian Air Base. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dalian (Ganjingzi).
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Field capability
ICAO
ZYTL
IATA
DLC
FAA / Local
ZYTL
Elevation
107 ft
Coordinates
38.9657° N · 121.5385° 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 107 ft, DLC sits lower than 77% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,827 ft
- 10/2810,827 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,827 ft
DLC's 10,827 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.
- 14nmCN-0210Tuchengzi Air BaseDalian (Lüshunkou)
- 22nmCN-JNZSanshilipu Air BaseDalian (Jinzhou)
- 37nmCN-0004Pulandian Air BaseDalian (Pulandian)
- 44nmCN-0003Laohutun Air BaseDalian (Wafangdian)
- 83nmYNTYantai Penglai International AirportYantai
- 97nmCN-0209Suizhong Air BaseHuludao (Suizhong)
Location
Open the full mapZYTL · Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport · Dalian (Ganjingzi), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DLC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,355 nm | 8h 12m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,182 nm | 10h 8m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,600 nm | 11h 6m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,014 nm | 12h 4m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,096 nm | 12h 15m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,194 nm | 12h 29m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,292 nm | 12h 42m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,317 nm | 12h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DLC?
- Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,827 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 DLC?
- Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,827 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DLC?
- The closest alternate is Tuchengzi Air Base (CN-0210), about 14 nm away, followed by Sanshilipu Air Base (CN-JNZ) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DLC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 12m (3,355 nm), Honolulu about 10h 8m (4,182 nm), Seattle about 11h 6m (4,600 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.