Diqing Shangri-La Airport (ZPDQ)
Medium airport · Diqing (Shangri-La), Yunnan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Diqing Shangri-La Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZPDQ |
| IATA | DIG |
| Elevation | 10,761 ft (3280 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°47'37" E 99°40'38" 27.79360, 99.67720 |
| Location | Diqing (Shangri-La), Yunnan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,647 ft (3550 m) | — | Asphalt | Yes |
Diqing Shangri-La Airport at a glance
Diqing Shangri-La Airport is a medium airport in Diqing (Shangri-La), Yunnan Province, China, known to airline systems as DIG. The field elevation of 10,761 ft (3280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZPDQ 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, 16/34, offers 11,647 ft (3550 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZPDQ 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 Diqing Shangri-La Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ninglang Luguhu Airport | ZPNL | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | ZPLJ | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Daocheng Yading Airport | ZUDC | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Putao Airport | VYPT | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Dali Fengyi Airport | ZPDL | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Diqing Shangri-La Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10,761 ft field elevation of Diqing Shangri-La 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 Diqing Shangri-La Airport
What is the ICAO code of Diqing Shangri-La Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Diqing Shangri-La Airport is ZPDQ, and its IATA code is DIG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Diqing Shangri-La Airport above sea level?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport sits at an elevation of 10,761 feet (3280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Diqing Shangri-La Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.7936, 99.6772 — in Diqing (Shangri-La), Yunnan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ninglang Luguhu Airport, about 110 km away.
Does ZPDQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZPDQ 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 Diqing Shangri-La Airport?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 11,647 ft (3550 m) with a Asphalt surface.