No weather data available
Weather data for this airport is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
Qamdo Bangda Airport - Airport Information
Airport Details
Location
Runway Information
Flight Planning Tools
About Qamdo Bangda Airport
Overview
Qamdo Bangda Airport serves the Bangda region in Tibet, China, situated at an extremely high elevation of 14,219 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging high-altitude mountainous environment. The airport supports regional transportation needs in this remote part of western China.
Flying Conditions
The airport's extreme elevation at 14,219 feet MSL presents significant atmospheric challenges for aircraft performance and pilot operations. High-altitude conditions will dramatically impact aircraft climb rates, engine performance, and aircraft weight limitations. Pilots must carefully calculate density altitude and aircraft capabilities when operating at this extreme elevation.
Notable Features
The single runway 14/32 is an extensive 14,764 feet long, constructed of asphalt, which provides substantial landing and takeoff distance for aircraft navigating this mountainous terrain. Its geographical coordinates at 30.553600, 97.108299 place the airport in a region characterized by significant terrain variations and complex geographical features. The long runway helps compensate for reduced aircraft performance at high altitudes.
Approach Considerations
Approach procedures at Qamdo Bangda Airport must account for the high-altitude environment and potential rapid weather changes typical of Tibetan plateau regions. The substantial runway length of 14,764 feet allows flexibility in landing and takeoff operations, which is critical given the challenging geographical context. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and prepare accordingly for high-altitude flight dynamics.
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
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.