Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA / ZSJN) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Jinan (Licheng), China
Jinan Yaoqiang
TNA/ZSJN
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 07:11 local
- Active runway
- 01
- METAR wind
- 360° @ 19 kt G29
- Best spot
- Short final 01 - sunny side
- Sun
- 112° / 7°
Wind vector · +19 kt headwind
MVFR
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Best Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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MVFR360° @ 19 kt G29
10°C · 5 sm · 1027 hPa
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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 TNA, 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 01 - sunny side Runway 01 | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 07:00-14:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 01 · Dep 01
TAF at Wed 28 Oct, 08:00 shifts the wind to 220° at 8 kt, favoring 19 in about 0.8 hours.
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 360° | 11,812 ft | +19.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 19 | 180° | 11,812 ft | -19.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Jinan Yaoqiang (ZSJN)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.550 | Published |
| Approach | 120.375 | Assigned |
| Departure | 126.625 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.625 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 129.625 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 127.050 | 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 Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA/ZSJN)
Which runway is active at Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA/ZSJN) right now?
As of Tue 20 Oct, 23:25 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 01. The METAR wind is 360° at 19 kt. 01 shows +19.0 kt headwind and 0.0 kt crosswind from the right. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 120° azimuth and 16° elevation. Short final 01 - sunny side scores 90/100, 1234 m from runway 01, view bearing 330.8°, best as a morning spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 242° and 14°. Short final 01 - sunny side scores 90/100 on a 29.2° 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 Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA/ZSJN) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: Short final 01 - sunny side. 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 ZSJN spotting locations?
ZSJN spotting locations sun direction: Short final 01 - sunny side (runway 01) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, CLEAN FRONT LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 07:00-14:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA)?
Short final 01 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 01 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 Jinan Yaoqiang (ZSJN)?
Monitor Tower 118.55 MHz, ATIS 127.05 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 118.55 MHz.
How do I know when Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA) switches active runways?
TAF at Wed 28 Oct, 08:00 shifts the wind to 220° at 8 kt, favoring 19 in about 0.8 hours. 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/ZSJN#runway-alerts