Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC / ZLIC) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Yinchuan, China
Yinchuan Hedong
INC/ZLIC
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 08:16 local
- Active runway
- 03
- METAR wind
- Unavailable
- Best spot
- Short final 03 - sunny side
- Sun
- 116° / 10°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
Category n/a
Side-lit
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Live METAR was unavailable, so the wind vector assumes calm air and prefers the longer runways.
Best Yinchuan Hedong (INC) 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 INC, 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 03 - sunny side Runway 03 | SIDE LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 10:00-16:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 03 · Dep 03
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 29° | 11,811 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 21 | 209° | 11,811 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Yinchuan Hedong (ZLIC)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 119.400 | Assigned |
| Approach | 120.350 | Assigned |
| Departure | 124.100 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.625 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 129.900 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 132.150 | 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 Yinchuan Hedong (INC/ZLIC)
Which runway is active at Yinchuan Hedong (INC/ZLIC) right now?
As of the latest cycle local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 03. The METAR wind is unavailable. 03 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 Yinchuan Hedong (INC) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 113° azimuth and 7° elevation. Short final 03 - sunny side scores 83/100, 1234 m from runway 03, view bearing 0.1°, best as a midday spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 233° and 20°. Short final 03 - sunny side scores 95/100 on a 58.6° 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 Yinchuan Hedong International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC/ZLIC) 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 ZLIC spotting locations?
ZLIC spotting locations sun direction: Short final 03 - sunny side (runway 03) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, CLEAN FRONT LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 10:00-16:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Yinchuan Hedong (INC)?
Short final 03 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 03 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 Yinchuan Hedong (ZLIC)?
This airport did not publish tower or ATIS frequencies in the open feed. Use the charted tower and ATIS, and remember online streams lag by 30 seconds or more.
How do I know when Yinchuan Hedong (INC) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near unavailable, so 03 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/ZLIC#runway-alerts