Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN / ZBYN) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Taiyuan, China
Taiyuan Wusu
TYN/ZBYN
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 07:32 local
- Active runway
- 13L
- METAR wind
- 100° @ 2 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 13L - sunny side
- Sun
- 112° / 7°
Wind vector · +2 kt headwind
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Best Taiyuan Wusu (TYN) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at TYN, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 13L - sunny side Runway 13L | BACKLIT / GLARE | BACKLIT / GLARE | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 17:00. Avoid 08:00-14:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 13L · Dep 13L
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L | 127° | 11,811 ft | +1.8 kt | 0.9 kt | Both |
| 31R | 307° | 11,811 ft | -1.8 kt | 0.9 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Taiyuan Wusu (ZBYN)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.250 | Published |
| Approach | 120.275 | Assigned |
| Departure | 125.525 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.800 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 129.125 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 134.025 | Assigned |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Taiyuan Wusu (TYN/ZBYN)
Which runway is active at Taiyuan Wusu (TYN/ZBYN) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 07:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 13L. The METAR wind is 100° at 2 kt. 13L shows +1.8 kt headwind and 0.9 kt crosswind from the left. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Taiyuan Wusu (TYN) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 117° azimuth and 12° elevation. Short final 13L - sunny side scores 69/100, 1234 m from runway 13L, view bearing 156.2°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 238° and 17°. Short final 13L - sunny side scores 88/100 on a 97.7° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Taiyuan Wusu International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN/ZBYN) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at ZBYN spotting locations?
ZBYN spotting locations sun direction: Short final 13L - sunny side (runway 13L) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, BACKLIT / GLARE at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 17:00. Avoid 08:00-14:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Taiyuan Wusu (TYN)?
Short final 13L - sunny side is 1234 m from the 13L centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Taiyuan Wusu (ZBYN)?
Monitor Tower 118.25 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.25 MHz.
How do I know when Taiyuan Wusu (TYN) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 100° at 2 kt, so 13L remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/ZBYN#runway-alerts