Gannan Xiahe Airport (ZLXH)
Medium airport · Gannan (Xiahe), Gansu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Gannan Xiahe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZLXH |
| IATA | GXH |
| Elevation | 10,510 ft (3203 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°49'8" E 102°37'20" 34.81901, 102.62226 |
| Location | Gannan (Xiahe), Gansu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | — | — | Yes |
Gannan Xiahe Airport at a glance
Gannan Xiahe Airport is a medium airport in Gannan (Xiahe), Gansu Province, China, known to airline systems as GXH. The field elevation of 10,510 ft (3203 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZLXH 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, 10/28, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZLXH 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 Gannan Xiahe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lintao Air Base | CN-0125 | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Lanzhou Air Base | CN-0123 | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Xining Caojiabao International Airport | ZLXN | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | ZLLL | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Golog Maqên Airport | ZLGL | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gannan Xiahe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10,510 ft field elevation of Gannan Xiahe 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 Gannan Xiahe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gannan Xiahe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gannan Xiahe Airport is ZLXH, and its IATA code is GXH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gannan Xiahe Airport above sea level?
Gannan Xiahe Airport sits at an elevation of 10,510 feet (3203 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gannan Xiahe Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.8190, 102.6223 — in Gannan (Xiahe), Gansu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lintao Air Base, about 123 km away.
Does ZLXH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZLXH 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 Gannan Xiahe Airport?
Gannan Xiahe Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m).