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Gannan Xiahe Airport

Gannan (Xiahe), China

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Gannan Xiahe Airport

Gannan (Xiahe), China
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2
Routes out
2
Destinations
ZLXH
ICAO
10510 ft
Elevation
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High-altitude gateway to Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

Opened
2013
Location
Xiahe, China
Gannan Xiahe Airport (IATA: GXH, ICAO: ZLXH) is a regional airport serving Xiahe County and the broader Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, China. Situated at a high elevation on the Tibetan Plateau, it connects this historically and culturally significant Tibetan region to major Chinese cities. The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with flights linking Gannan to cities such as Xi'an, Chengdu, and other regional hubs. It plays an important role in opening up tourism to the area, which is home to Labrang Monastery, one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries outside of Tibet. Due to its high-altitude location and mountainous terrain, operations at the airport present particular challenges for aircraft performance and scheduling.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal suitable for regional domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Xiahe town is available via road, with taxi and shuttle services connecting passengers to the city center approximately 40 kilometers away.
Airlines here
China Express Airlines and other regional Chinese carriers operate scheduled services at Gannan Xiahe Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport sits at approximately 3,400 meters (11,155 feet) above sea level, classifying it as a high-altitude airport.
  • ›It serves as a key access point for visitors to Labrang Monastery, a major Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage site.
  • ›Located in Gansu Province near the border with Qinghai and Sichuan provinces.
  • ›The high elevation requires special aircraft performance considerations for takeoff and landing.
  • ›The airport helps support tourism and economic development in a remote Tibetan cultural region.
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Airlines serving this airport

Sichuan Airlines
3U

Routes

GXH → LXA3U · 319
GXH → XIY3U · 319

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3192 routes
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Encyclopaedia

Gannan Xiahe Airport is an airport in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China. It is located above Amuquhu Town (Amqog) in Xiahe County, 72 kilometres (45 mi) from the county seat and 56 km (35 mi) from Hezuo, the capital of Gannan Prefecture. Construction started in September 2010 with a total investment of 722 million yuan, and the airport was opened on 19 August 2013.

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