🇨🇳 Beichuan Yongchang Airport

Beichuan Yongchang Airport (ZUBC (BCJ)) is a small general aviation airport located in Mianyang, Sichuan Province, China.

• Type of Facility: It is classified as a Class A general airport, indicating it is primarily used for general aviation rather than scheduled commercial passenger services. OurAirports specifically notes "no" for airline service.
• Location and Runway Information: The airport is situated at latitude 31.58150 and longitude 104.45970, with an elevation of 2,012 feet (613 meters) above mean sea level. It features a 1,000-meter long and 30-meter wide runway, along with a parallel taxiway and four vertical taxiways.
• Known Uses: Beichuan Yongchang Airport is designed to accommodate various aircraft, including fixed-wing general-purpose planes (up to 20 seats), all types of helicopters, and medium to large unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It supports activities such as flying lessons, skydiving, and other flying experiences. The airport has also been used for ecological conservation efforts, including supporting forest firefighting and artificial rainfall enhancement operations.
• Historical Significance: Construction of the airport was planned to begin in 2015 after site selection gained official approval. A significant event in its operational history was the maiden flight of its first route, "Chuandong No. 7," on January 18, 2024, connecting Yongchang Airport to Chengdu Jintang Huaizhou Airport.