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Qamdo Bangda Airport

IATA BPXICAO ZUBD🇨🇳 Bangda
Coordinates
30.5536°N, 97.1083°E
Elevation
14,219 ft (4,334 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CN-54
Time zone
Shanghai(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:03

About 13h 56m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Qamdo Bangda Airport

Qamdo Bangda Airport

Changdu Bangda Airport, also known as Qamdo Bamda Airport, is an airport serving Qamdo (Changdu), Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is located in the village of Bamda (Bangda).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

ZUBD

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 3214,764 ft / 4,500 m148 ftAsphaltLightedOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KUNMINGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
ZULSAR02Special useCTAGND12500 m MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all China airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Qamdo Bangda Airport?

The ICAO code for Qamdo Bangda Airport is ZUBD, and its IATA code is BPX.

Where is Qamdo Bangda Airport located?

Qamdo Bangda Airport is medium airport located in Bangda, China, at an elevation of 14,219 ft (4,334 m).

How many runways does Qamdo Bangda Airport have?

Qamdo Bangda Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 14,764 ft / 4,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Qamdo Bangda Airport?

Airlines historically serving Qamdo Bangda Airport include Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Virgin Express (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Qamdo Bangda Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Qamdo Bangda Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Qamdo Bangda Airport in?

Qamdo Bangda Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Qamdo Bangda Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Qamdo Bangda Airport is approximately 1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Qamdo Bangda Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.