Qamdo Bangda Airport (ZUBD)
Medium airport · Bangda, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Qamdo Bangda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUBD |
| IATA | BPX |
| Elevation | 14,219 ft (4334 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°33'13" E 97°6'30" 30.55360, 97.10830 |
| Location | Bangda, Tibet Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 14,764 ft (4500 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Qamdo Bangda Airport at a glance
Qamdo Bangda Airport is a medium airport in Bangda, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as BPX. The field elevation of 14,219 ft (4334 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUBD 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, 14/32, offers 14,764 ft (4500 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUBD 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 Qamdo Bangda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yushu Batang Airport | ZLYS | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Nyingchi Mainling Airport | ZUNZ | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Daocheng Yading Airport | ZUDC | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Along Airport | VEAN | 346 km (187 NM) |
| Putao Airport | VYPT | 360 km (194 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qamdo Bangda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14,219 ft field elevation of Qamdo Bangda 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 Qamdo Bangda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qamdo Bangda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qamdo Bangda Airport is ZUBD, and its IATA code is BPX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qamdo Bangda Airport above sea level?
Qamdo Bangda Airport sits at an elevation of 14,219 feet (4334 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qamdo Bangda Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.5536, 97.1083 — in Bangda, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yushu Batang Airport, about 254 km away.
Does ZUBD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUBD 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 Qamdo Bangda Airport?
Qamdo Bangda Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 14,764 ft (4500 m) with a Asphalt surface.