Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG): Codes, Runways & Location
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (IATA: DIG · ICAO: ZPDQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Diqing (Shangri-La), China. It lies at 27.7936° N, 99.6772° E, 10761 ft (3280 m) above sea level.
Overview of Diqing Shangri-La Airport
Diqing Shangri-La Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Diqing (Shangri-La) in China. It is identified by the IATA code DIG and the ICAO code ZPDQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3550 m (11647 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 10761 ft (3280 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH) about 110 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,550 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Diqing Shangri-La Airport
Where is Diqing Shangri-La Airport located?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport is located in Diqing (Shangri-La), China. Its coordinates are 27.7936° N, 99.6772° E.
What is the airport code for Diqing Shangri-La Airport?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport has an IATA code of DIG and an ICAO code of ZPDQ.
How long is the runway at Diqing Shangri-La Airport?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport's longest runway is about 3550 m (11647 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Diqing Shangri-La Airport have?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Diqing Shangri-La Airport a major airport?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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