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Chaoyangchuan Air Base (ๆœ้˜ณๅท Yanji Chaoyangchuan)

Chaoyangchuan Air Base (also ๆœ้˜ณๅท Yanji Chaoyangchuan; ICAO ZYYJ) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,600 m). Home to the 61st Fighter Brigade, flying J-10 Vigorous Dragon, J-6 Farmer.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Location๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1952
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
61st Fighter Brigade · J-10 Vigorous Dragon J-6 Farmer
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates42.8828ยฐN, 129.4508ยฐE
Elevation190 m (623 ft)
IATA codeYNJ
ICAO codeZYYJ
Runways
09/27 · 2,600 m (8,530 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Chaoyangchuan Air Base
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Related
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Operating forces
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China People's Liberation Army Air Force
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Description

Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport is an airport serving the city of Yanji in Jilin province of Northeast China. The airport was built in 1952 and officially opened on August 29, 1985. It operates as a public airport, primarily handling civilian flights. The airport serves various domestic and international destinations with multiple airlines.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: J-10 Vigorous Dragon, J-6 Farmer
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  4. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated