Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC / ZYTL) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Dalian (Ganjingzi), China
Dalian Zhoushuizi
DLC/ZYTL
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 07:42 local
- Active runway
- 10
- METAR wind
- CALM
- Best spot
- Short final 10 - sunny side
- Sun
- 120° / 15°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
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Best Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC) 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 DLC, 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 10 - sunny side Runway 10 | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 13:00-17:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 10 · Dep 10
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 96° | 10,827 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 28 | 276° | 10,827 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Dalian Zhoushuizi (ZYTL)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.250 | Published |
| Approach | 123.850 | Published |
| Departure | 126.575 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.750 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 129.475 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 126.650 | 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 Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC/ZYTL)
Which runway is active at Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC/ZYTL) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 07:30 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 10. The METAR wind is calm. 10 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 Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 124° azimuth and 17° elevation. Short final 10 - sunny side scores 73/100, 1234 m from runway 10, view bearing 66.3°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 244° and 10°. Short final 10 - sunny side scores 95/100 on a 66.3° 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 Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC/ZYTL) 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 10 - sunny side. 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 ZYTL spotting locations?
ZYTL spotting locations sun direction: Short final 10 - sunny side (runway 10) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 13:00-17:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC)?
Short final 10 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 10 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 Dalian Zhoushuizi (ZYTL)?
Monitor Tower 118.25 MHz, Approach 123.85 MHz, ATIS 126.65 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 Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near calm, so 10 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/ZYTL#runway-alerts