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Haibei Qilian Airport

IATA HBQICAO ZLHB🇨🇳 Haibei (Qilian)
Coordinates
38.0081°N, 100.6451°E
Elevation
10,377 ft (3,163 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CN-63
Time zone
Shanghai(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
2.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:20

About 13h 7m 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 Haibei Qilian Airport

Haibei Qilian Airport is an airport serving Qilian County in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai province, China. It is located 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of the county seat of Qilian. Construction began in July 2014, with an estimated investment of 1.203 billion yuan. Qilian airport was opened on 28 August 2018. It is the seventh civil airport in Qinghai.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 2811,155 ft / 3,400 mUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LANZHOUSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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 Haibei Qilian Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Haibei Qilian Airport?

The ICAO code for Haibei Qilian Airport is ZLHB, and its IATA code is HBQ.

Where is Haibei Qilian Airport located?

Haibei Qilian Airport is small airport located in Haibei (Qilian), China, at an elevation of 10,377 ft (3,163 m).

How many runways does Haibei Qilian Airport have?

Haibei Qilian Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,155 ft / 3,400 m.

What time zone is Haibei Qilian Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Haibei Qilian Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Haibei Qilian Airport is approximately 2.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Haibei Qilian Airport?

The nearest airport to Haibei Qilian Airport is Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY), about 47.7 nm to the n, followed by Linze Danxia Airport and Alxa Right Banner Badanjilin Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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