Golog Maqên Airport (ZLGL)
Medium airport · Golog (Maqên), Qinghai Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Golog Maqên Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLGL |
| IATA | GMQ |
| Elevation | 12,426 ft (3787 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°25'5" E 100°18'4" 34.41807, 100.30114 |
| Location | Golog (Maqên), Qinghai Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Golog Maqên Airport at a glance
Golog Maqên Airport is a medium airport in Golog (Maqên), Qinghai Province, China, known to airline systems as GMQ. The field elevation of 12,426 ft (3787 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLGL 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, 12/30, offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLGL 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 Golog Maqên Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hainanzhou Gonghe Airport | ZLHN | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Gannan Xiahe Airport | ZLXH | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Xining Caojiabao International Airport | ZLXN | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Hongyuan Airport | ZUHY | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Lintao Air Base | CN-0125 | 337 km (182 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Golog Maqên Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12,426 ft field elevation of Golog Maqên 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 Golog Maqên Airport
What is the ICAO code of Golog Maqên Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Golog Maqên Airport is ZLGL, and its IATA code is GMQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Golog Maqên Airport above sea level?
Golog Maqên Airport sits at an elevation of 12,426 feet (3787 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Golog Maqên Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.4181, 100.3011 — in Golog (Maqên), Qinghai Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hainanzhou Gonghe Airport, about 214 km away.
Does ZLGL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLGL 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 Golog Maqên Airport?
Golog Maqên Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a ASP surface.