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Diqing Shangri-La Airport

IATA DIGICAO ZPDQ🇨🇳 Diqing (Shangri-La)
Coordinates
27.7936°N, 99.6772°E
Elevation
10,761 ft (3,280 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CN-53
Time zone
Shanghai(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:20
Civil dusk
20:46

About 13h 44m 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 Diqing Shangri-La Airport

Diqing Shangri-La Airport

Diqing Shangri-La Airport is an airport serving Shangri-La City, Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The airport does not have any taxiways, requiring planes landing there to backtaxi to the terminal building.

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

Live weather

ZPDQ

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
16 / 3411,647 ft / 3,550 mAsphaltLightedOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ZPPPAR10Special useType 279500 m MSL12500 m MSL
KUNMINGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
ZPPPAR06Special useCTAGND9500 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 Diqing Shangri-La Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Diqing Shangri-La Airport?

The ICAO code for Diqing Shangri-La Airport is ZPDQ, and its IATA code is DIG.

Where is Diqing Shangri-La Airport located?

Diqing Shangri-La Airport is medium airport located in Diqing (Shangri-La), China, at an elevation of 10,761 ft (3,280 m).

How many runways does Diqing Shangri-La Airport have?

Diqing Shangri-La Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,647 ft / 3,550 m.

Which airlines fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport?

Airlines historically serving Diqing Shangri-La Airport include Cargo Plus Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Diqing Shangri-La Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Diqing Shangri-La Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Diqing Shangri-La Airport in?

Diqing Shangri-La Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Diqing Shangri-La Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Diqing Shangri-La Airport is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Diqing Shangri-La Airport?

The nearest airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH), about 59.5 nm to the ese, followed by Lanping Fenghua General Airport and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Diqing Shangri-La Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.