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Gateway to Qinghai's remote Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Prefecture.
Opened
2009
Location
Delingha, China
Haixi Delingha Airport (IATA: HXD, ICAO: ZLDL) is a regional airport serving Delingha, the administrative capital of Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, China. The airport sits at high altitude on the Tibetan Plateau, connecting this remote area to major Chinese cities.
The airport primarily handles domestic routes, linking Delingha to hubs such as Xi'an and other regional centers. It plays an important role in improving accessibility to a region that is otherwise served mainly by long road and rail journeys across challenging terrain.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal suited to the modest passenger volumes of a regional facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Delingha city center is available via taxi and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Qinghai Airlines and other Chinese regional carriers operate routes connecting Delingha to cities including Xi'an.
Notable facts
- ›Located on the Tibetan Plateau at significant elevation above sea level.
- ›Serves Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, one of China's largest prefectures by area.
- ›Primarily handles domestic routes within China.
- ›Delingha is known for its proximity to the Chaidamu Basin and salt lake resources.
- ›The airport improves connectivity for a region with harsh terrain and limited transport alternatives.
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