Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH / ZGSD) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Zhuhai (Jinwan), China
Zhuhai Jinwan
ZUH/ZGSD
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 06:10 local
- Active runway
- 05
- METAR wind
- Unavailable
- Best spot
- Short final 05 - sunny side
- Sun
- 102° / -5°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
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Night
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Live METAR was unavailable, so the wind vector assumes calm air and prefers the longer runways.
Best Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at ZUH, 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 05 - sunny side Runway 05 | SIDE LIGHT | HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 14:00-17:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 05 · Dep 05
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 45° | 13,517 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 23 | 225° | 13,517 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Zhuhai Jinwan (ZGSD)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.650 | Published |
| Approach | 121.200 | Assigned |
| Departure | 125.050 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.825 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 128.950 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 127.820 | Published |
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 Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH/ZGSD)
Which runway is active at Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH/ZGSD) right now?
As of the latest cycle local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 05. The METAR wind is unavailable. 05 is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 113° azimuth and 19° elevation. Short final 05 - sunny side scores 80/100, 1234 m from runway 05, view bearing 15.3°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 244° and 24°. Short final 05 - sunny side scores 94/100 on a 73.8° 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 Zhuhai Jinwan Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH/ZGSD) 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: Short final 05 - sunny side. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 1 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 ZGSD spotting locations?
ZGSD spotting locations sun direction: Short final 05 - sunny side (runway 05) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at midday, and CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 14:00-17:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH)?
Short final 05 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 05 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 Zhuhai Jinwan (ZGSD)?
Monitor Tower 118.65 MHz, ATIS 127.82 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 118.65 MHz.
How do I know when Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near unavailable, so 05 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/ZGSD#runway-alerts