Taklamkan Desert Military Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 13m 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 Taklamkan Desert Military Airport
Taklamkan Desert Military Airport is a small airport in Yuli, Bayingolin, China. It has 1 runway. It observes Asia/Urumqi local time. The nearest airport is Xinkaiping Air Base (CN-0352), about 10.5 nm to the wsw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | — | — | — | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URUMQI | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| LANZHOU | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| ZWWWAR01 | Special use | CTA | GND | 12500 m MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all China airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Taklamkan Desert Military Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Taklamkan Desert Military Airport located?
Taklamkan Desert Military Airport is small airport located in Yuli, Bayingolin, China.
How many runways does Taklamkan Desert Military Airport have?
Taklamkan Desert Military Airport has 1 runway.
What time zone is Taklamkan Desert Military Airport in?
Taklamkan Desert Military Airport is in the Asia/Urumqi time zone (UTC+06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Taklamkan Desert Military Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Taklamkan Desert Military Airport is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Taklamkan Desert Military Airport?
The nearest airport to Taklamkan Desert Military Airport is Xinkaiping Air Base (CN-0352), about 10.5 nm to the wsw.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Taklamkan Desert Military Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.