Airport code

LJG Airport Code, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

LJG is the IATA code for Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, the main international gateway for Lijiang, China. Airlines and booking systems use LJG, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code ZPLJ. At 7359 ft (2243 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Lijiang
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
26.67748, 100.24494
Elevation
7,359 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Lijiang airport code?

The airport code for Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is LJG. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code ZPLJ, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 252 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code ZPLJ begins with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia.

Where is LJG?

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport serves Lijiang, China. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 26.68° N, 100.24° E. At 7359 ft (2243 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at LJG

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,843 ft (3.00 km), designated 02/20.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Lijiang?

The IATA airport code for Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in Lijiang is LJG. Its ICAO code is ZPLJ.

What is the 3-letter code for Lijiang?

The 3-letter IATA code for Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in Lijiang is LJG.

What airport is LJG?

LJG is Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, located in Lijiang, China.

What country is LJG in?

LJG (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is in China.

Where is LJG airport located?

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is in Lijiang, China, at coordinates 26.67748, 100.24494.

What is the ICAO code for Lijiang Sanyi International Airport?

The ICAO code for Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is ZPLJ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LJG.

What is the difference between LJG and ZPLJ?

LJG is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. ZPLJ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

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