Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG / ZUCK) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Chongqing, China
Chongqing Jiangbei
CKG/ZUCK
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 07:47 local
- Active runway
- 21R / 20L / 21L
- METAR wind
- 180° @ 4 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 20L - sunny side
- Sun
- 110° / 8°
Wind vector · +4 kt headwind
IFR
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Best Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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IFR180° @ 4 kt
14°C · 2.2 sm · 1022 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 CKG, 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 20L - sunny side Runway 20L | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | BACKLIT / GLARE | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 08:00-09:00. Avoid 14:00-18:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
| Short final 21R - sunny side Runway 21R | SIDE LIGHT | BACKLIT / GLARE | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 15:00. Avoid 10:00-14:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 21R / 20L / 21L · Dep 21R / 20L
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L | 17° | 12,467 ft | -3.8 kt | 1.2 kt | Standby |
| 21R | 197° | 12,467 ft | +3.8 kt | 1.2 kt | Both |
| 02R | 19° | 11,811 ft | -3.8 kt | 1.3 kt | Standby |
| 20L | 199° | 11,811 ft | +3.8 kt | 1.3 kt | Both |
| 03R | 17° | 11,154 ft | -3.8 kt | 1.2 kt | Standby |
| 21L | 197° | 11,154 ft | +3.8 kt | 1.2 kt | Landing |
| 02L | 17° | 10,499 ft | -3.8 kt | 1.2 kt | Standby |
| 20R | 197° | 10,499 ft | +3.8 kt | 1.2 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Chongqing Jiangbei (ZUCK)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.200 | Published |
| Approach | 125.200 | Published |
| Departure | 124.925 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.750 | Published |
| Delivery | 128.525 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 126.400 | 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 Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG/ZUCK)
Which runway is active at Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG/ZUCK) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 07:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing 21R+20L+21L, departure 21R+20L. The METAR wind is 180° at 4 kt. 21R shows +3.8 kt headwind and 1.2 kt crosswind from the left. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 112° azimuth and 11° elevation. Short final 20L - sunny side scores 84/100, 1234 m from runway 20L, view bearing 228.3°, best as a morning spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 236° and 25°. Short final 21R - sunny side scores 75/100 on a 167.6° 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 Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG/ZUCK) 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 2 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 ZUCK spotting locations?
ZUCK spotting locations sun direction: Short final 20L - sunny side (runway 20L) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and BACKLIT / GLARE in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 08:00-09:00. Avoid 14:00-18:00 harsh backlit contrast. Short final 21R - sunny side (runway 21R) is SIDE LIGHT 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: 15:00. Avoid 10:00-14:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG)?
Short final 20L - sunny side is 1234 m from the 20L 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 Chongqing Jiangbei (ZUCK)?
Monitor Tower 118.2 MHz, Ground 121.75 MHz, Approach 125.2 MHz, ATIS 126.4 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 118.2 MHz.
How do I know when Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 180° at 4 kt, so 21R 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/ZUCK#runway-alerts