Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

ZSAM / XMN

Xiamen, CN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
12 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ZSAM 041000Z 06006MPS 9999 BKN040 17/11 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,059 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (59 ft)
Pressure Alt
-24 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 230 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ZSAM 040313Z 0406/0506 07004G09MPS 6000 BKN050 TX22/0506Z TN13/0421Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:27Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SAM
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
11,155 ft 148 ft ASP 53°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ZSAM

3,911 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.9%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.7%

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 35°C with an average of 20.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Temperature Range

Average: 20.5°C
Range: 7°C to 35°C
7°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Statistics computed from 3,911 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZSAM
IATA Code: XMN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Xiamen
Country: CN
Latitude: 24.544001°
Longitude: 118.127998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

Overview

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport serves as a critical aviation hub located in Xiamen, China, positioned at coordinates 24.544001, 118.127998. The airport operates at an elevation of 59 feet mean sea level and supports large-scale commercial and passenger operations for the coastal Fujian province region.

Flying Conditions

Situated in a coastal environment, the airport experiences maritime-influenced weather patterns with potential for variable wind conditions along its primary runway 05/23. The substantial 11,155-foot asphalt runway provides significant operational flexibility for different aircraft types and meteorological scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position near the Taiwan Strait suggests potential for complex local wind dynamics and occasional maritime weather influences. Its substantial runway length accommodates wide-body aircraft operations and provides significant safety margins for various approach and departure scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23's extended length of 11,155 feet allows for diverse aircraft handling capabilities, with potential wind considerations from coastal maritime environments. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions typical of coastal airport locations and prepare accordingly during approach and landing phases.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.