Haixi Delingha Airport (ZLDL)
Medium airport · Delingha, Qinghai Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Haixi Delingha Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLDL |
| IATA | HXD |
| Elevation | 9,843 ft (3000 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°7'31" E 97°16'7" 37.12529, 97.26866 |
| Location | Delingha, Qinghai Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | — | — | No |
Haixi Delingha Airport at a glance
Haixi Delingha Airport is a medium airport in Delingha, Qinghai Province, China, known to airline systems as HXD. The field elevation of 9,843 ft (3000 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLDL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLDL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Haixi Delingha Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golmud Airport | ZLGM | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Hainanzhou Gonghe Airport | ZLHN | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Qingshui Air Base | CN-0127 | 305 km (165 NM) |
| Jiayuguan International Airport | ZLJQ | 318 km (172 NM) |
| Zhangye Ganzhou Airport | ZLZY | 352 km (190 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Haixi Delingha Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9,843 ft field elevation of Haixi Delingha Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 334 airports and airfields we list for China — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Haixi Delingha Airport
What is the ICAO code of Haixi Delingha Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Haixi Delingha Airport is ZLDL, and its IATA code is HXD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Haixi Delingha Airport above sea level?
Haixi Delingha Airport sits at an elevation of 9,843 feet (3000 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Haixi Delingha Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.1253, 97.2687 — in Delingha, Qinghai Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Golmud Airport, about 235 km away.
Does ZLDL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLDL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Haixi Delingha Airport?
Haixi Delingha Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m).