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ZLGM
Golmud Airport · Golmud
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
9,334 ft / 2,845 m
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 15,748 ft · ConcreteUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Golmud Airport (ZLGM), located in Golmud, China. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 9,334 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 9,850 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Golmud Airport
ICAO / IATA
ZLGM / GOQ
Municipality
Golmud
Country
Region
CN-63 — Qinghai Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Elevation
9,334 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 15,748 ft / 4,800 m
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026