Regional airport · Yichang, China
Yichang/Sanxia
- Elevation
- 673 ft
- Coordinates
- 30°33′N 111°29′E
- Local time
- Asia/Shanghai
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Field information
ZHYC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Yichang/Sanxia (ZHYC/YIH) has one runway, 14/32, 10,499 ft (3,200 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ZHYC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Country
China
CN
Municipality
Yichang (Xiaoting)
Elevation
673 ft
Position
30.5541, 111.4826
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · ZHYC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ZHYC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Yichang/Sanxia (ZHYC / YIH) in Yichang, China, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ZHYC is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at ZHYC
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – China
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of China. Applicable permit lead times for China are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for China are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at ZHYC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ZHYC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at ZHYC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ZHYC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to ZHYC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ZHYC: 30° 33′ 15″ N 111° 28′ 57″ E; elevation 673 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Yichang
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Yichang. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ZHYC.
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Cargo Operations at ZHYC
Support for freighter operations into ZHYC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into ZHYC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Yichang/Sanxia — one desk for the whole trip.