GOQ

Golmud Airport

Golmud · ChinaICAO ZLGM

Golmud Airport (GOQ) is an airport serving Golmud, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 36° 24' 2.2" N, 94° 47' 10.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 9,334 feet (2,845 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

9,334/ 2,845m

Asia/Shanghai

GMT+8

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Airport Details

IATA Code

GOQ

ICAO Code

ZLGM

City

Golmud

Country

China

Elevation

9,334 ft

Local Time

01:40 AM (GMT+8)

Coordinates

Latitude:36.4006°

Longitude:94.7861°

Popular Routes from GOQ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
XIY	Xi'an, China	799 mi	2h 1m	short-haul	328 kg	View
XNN	Xining, China	404 mi	1h 16m	short-haul	166 kg	View

Airlines Operating at GOQ

1 active airline serving Golmud Airport.

China Eastern Airlines

MUChina

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Golmud Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Dunhuang Airport	DNH	Dunhuang	China	417 km
Yushu Batang Airport	YUS	Yushu	China	446 km
Jiayuguan Airport	JGN	Jiayuguan	China	494 km

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Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 36° 24' 2.2" N
Longitude (DMS): 94° 47' 10.0" E
Latitude (Decimal): 36.400600
Longitude (Decimal): 94.786102
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset: GMT+8
Current Local Time: 01:40 AM
Elevation (ft): 9,334 ft
Elevation (m): 2,845 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Golmud Airport?

The IATA code for Golmud Airport is GOQ, and its ICAO code is ZLGM. The airport is located in Golmud, China.

How many destinations can you fly to from GOQ?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China.

What airlines fly from GOQ?

There are 1 airlines operating from GOQ, including China Eastern Airlines.

What timezone is Golmud Airport in?

Golmud Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Golmud Airport?

Golmud Airport sits at an elevation of 9,334 feet (2,845 meters) above sea level.

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