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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
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11,647 ft | 0 ft | Asphalt | 0° |
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Diqing Shangri-La Airport - Airport Information
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About Diqing Shangri-La Airport
Overview
Diqing Shangri-La Airport serves the Yunnan Province in southwestern China, located in the high-altitude Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the mountainous Shangri-La region, connecting remote areas with broader transportation networks.
Flying Conditions
The airport's extremely high elevation of 10,761 feet MSL presents significant performance challenges for aircraft operations, requiring careful weight and performance calculations. High-altitude environments create reduced air density, which impacts engine performance, aircraft lift, and overall operational capabilities, especially during warmer months.
Notable Features
Situated in a mountainous terrain at coordinates 27.793600, 99.677200, the airport is surrounded by challenging topographical features typical of the Tibetan plateau region. The single runway 16/34, measuring 11,647 feet in length, provides substantial runway distance to compensate for the high-altitude operational demands.
Approach Considerations
The single asphalt runway provides flexibility for approaches from both 16 and 34 headings, with pilots needing to carefully assess current wind conditions and aircraft performance limitations. Given the high elevation and potential for rapid weather changes in mountainous terrain, thorough preflight planning and continuous situational awareness are critically important for safe operations at Diqing Shangri-La Airport.
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