Golmud Airport (GOQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Golmud Airport (IATA: GOQ · ICAO: ZLGM) is a medium-sized airport serving Golmud, China. It lies at 36.4006° N, 94.7861° E, 9334 ft (2845 m) above sea level.
Overview of Golmud Airport
Golmud Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Golmud in China. It is identified by the IATA code GOQ and the ICAO code ZLGM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Golmud Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4800 m (15748 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: concrete. The field elevation is 9334 ft (2845 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Haixi Delingha Airport (HXD) about 235 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 ≈ 4,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golmud Airport
Where is Golmud Airport located?
Golmud Airport is located in Golmud, China. Its coordinates are 36.4006° N, 94.7861° E.
What is the airport code for Golmud Airport?
Golmud Airport has an IATA code of GOQ and an ICAO code of ZLGM.
How long is the runway at Golmud Airport?
Golmud Airport's longest runway is about 4800 m (15748 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Golmud Airport have?
Golmud Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Golmud Airport a major airport?
Golmud Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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