Medium airport · Garzê (Daocheng), China
Daocheng Yading Airport
At 4,411 m (14,472 ft) above sea level, Daocheng Yading is the highest civilian airport in the world. Its IATA code is DCY. Its ICAO code is ZUDC. It has 1 runway, longest 13,780 ft (CON). Elevation 14,472 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Garzê (Daocheng), China |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DCY |
| ICAO code | ZUDC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 13,780 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 14,472 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 29.3163° N, 100.0603° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Daocheng Yading Airport is known for
At 4,411 m (14,472 ft) above sea level, Daocheng Yading is the highest civilian airport in the world.
History
Construction started after the airport was approved in April 2011. The airport was opened on 16 September 2013.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Daocheng Yading Airport?
At 4,411 m (14,472 ft) above sea level, Daocheng Yading is the highest civilian airport in the world.
What is the airport code for Daocheng Yading Airport?
Daocheng Yading Airport — its IATA code is DCY and its ICAO code is ZUDC.
Where is Daocheng Yading Airport located?
Daocheng Yading Airport serves Garzê (Daocheng), China. Its coordinates are 29.3163° N, 100.0603° E.
What is the history of Daocheng Yading Airport?
Construction started after the airport was approved in April 2011. The airport was opened on 16 September 2013.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#327348
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daocheng_Yading_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.