Golmud Airport (ZLGM)
Medium airport · Golmud, Qinghai Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLGM |
| IATA | GOQ |
| Elevation | 9,334 ft (2845 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°24'2" E 94°47'10" 36.40060, 94.78610 |
| Location | Golmud, Qinghai Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 15,748 ft (4800 m) | 160 ft | CON | No |
Golmud Airport at a glance
Golmud Airport is a medium airport in Golmud, Qinghai Province, China, known to airline systems as GOQ. The field elevation of 9,334 ft (2845 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLGM 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, 09/27, offers 15,748 ft (4800 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLGM 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 Golmud Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haixi Delingha Airport | ZLDL | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Huatugou Airport | ZLHX | 403 km (218 NM) |
| Dunhuang Mogao International Airport | ZLDH | 418 km (226 NM) |
| Yushu Batang Airport | ZLYS | 447 km (241 NM) |
| Jiayuguan International Airport | ZLJQ | 494 km (267 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Golmud Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9,334 ft field elevation of Golmud 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 Golmud Airport
What is the ICAO code of Golmud Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Golmud Airport is ZLGM, and its IATA code is GOQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Golmud Airport above sea level?
Golmud Airport sits at an elevation of 9,334 feet (2845 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Golmud Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.4006, 94.7861 — in Golmud, Qinghai Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Haixi Delingha Airport, about 235 km away.
Does ZLGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLGM 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 Golmud Airport?
Golmud Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 15,748 ft (4800 m) with a CON surface.