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ZUCK/CKG METAR & TAF Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityElevation 1,365 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR20 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
VRB@2
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,169 ft
+804 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0500Z (1:00 PM local) · 20 min old

ZUCK is currently VFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
Variable at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW016 SCT020
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
21°C / 18°C
70°F / 64°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.15 inHg
1021 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0302Z (11:02 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (2:00 PM local)

ZUCK forecast starts MVFR at 06Z. Worst period is 02Z to 03Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS, LOW VIS). Best period is 06Z to 20Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 21°C expected at 0700Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 16°C expected at 2100Z on day 26.
OVC0404,000 ft · 3.7 SM
OVC0404,000 ft · 1.4 SM
OVC0404,000 ft · 2.2 SM
0600Z2:00 PM1048Z6:48 PM1536Z11:36 PM2024Z4:24 AM0112Z9:12 AM0600Z2:00 PM

Codes in this report: FEW OVC BECMG BR

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind variable at 2 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
3 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW02L20R02R20L03R21LVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 kt
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

02L/20R
Dimensions
10,499 x 148 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
02R/20L
Dimensions
11,811 x 148 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
03L/21R
Dimensions
12,467 x 197 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
03R/21L
Dimensions
11,154 x 148 ft
Surface
CONC
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,169 ft
Pressure altitude
1,135 ft
Field elevation
1,365 ft MSL
Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Dewpoint
18°C (64°F)
Altimeter
30.15 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1012Z 6:12 PM
Sunrise
2302Z 7:02 AM
Loggable night
1036Z (6:36 PM local) → 2238Z (6:38 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1012Z (6:12 PM local) → 2302Z (7:02 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1112Z (7:12 PM local) → 2202Z (6:02 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality. Field elevation 1,365 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAZUCK / CKG
RegionChongqing Municipality
CountryChina
Coordinates29.7123, 106.6519
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

125.2
CHONGQING APP
APP
126.4
ATIS
ATIS
121.75
CHONGQING GND
GND
118.2
CHONGQING TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

CN-0030 Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base
20 NM SW
CN-0358 Fuling Airfield
32 NM E
YGA Yongchuan Da'an General Airport
40 NM SW
ZUDZ Dazu Air Base
46 NM W
ZUWL Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport
56 NM E
ZUNC Nanchong Gaoping Airport
70 NM N
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗ZUCK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ZUCK have a METAR?
Yes. ZUCK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ZUCK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for ZUCK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at ZUCK?
ZUCK sits at 1,365 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ZUCK?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.